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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,828.52, 27,375.96 and 17,700.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,828.52, 27,375.96 and 17,700.32 is: 24,437.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,828.52 : 27,375.96 = 17,700.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,828.52/27,375.96 = 17,700.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,828.52x = 27,375.96 × 17,700.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,828.52x = 484,563,252.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,563,252.31/19,828.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,437.69

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