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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,839.44, 27,366.12 and 17,182.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,839.44, 27,366.12 and 17,182.28 is: 23,700.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,839.44 : 27,366.12 = 17,182.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,839.44/27,366.12 = 17,182.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,839.44x = 27,366.12 × 17,182.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,839.44x = 470,212,336.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,212,336.35/19,839.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,700.89

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