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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,936.91, 27,505.10 and 17,419.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,936.91, 27,505.10 and 17,419.13 is: 24,031.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,936.91 : 27,505.10 = 17,419.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,936.91/27,505.10 = 17,419.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,936.91x = 27,505.10 × 17,419.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,936.91x = 479,114,921.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,114,921.73/19,936.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,031.55

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