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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,947.79, 27,539.76 and 17,733.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,947.79, 27,539.76 and 17,733.66 is: 24,482.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,947.79 : 27,539.76 = 17,733.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,947.79/27,539.76 = 17,733.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,947.79x = 27,539.76 × 17,733.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,947.79x = 488,380,740.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,380,740.32/19,947.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,482.95

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