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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,907.70, 27,462.42 and 17,672.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,907.70, 27,462.42 and 17,672.10 is: 24,378.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,907.70 : 27,462.42 = 17,672.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,907.70/27,462.42 = 17,672.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,907.70x = 27,462.42 × 17,672.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,907.70x = 485,318,632.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,318,632.48/19,907.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,378.44

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