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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,964.56, 27,581.16 and 17,010.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,964.56, 27,581.16 and 17,010.76 is: 23,500.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,964.56 : 27,581.16 = 17,010.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,964.56/27,581.16 = 17,010.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,964.56x = 27,581.16 × 17,010.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,964.56x = 469,176,493.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,176,493.28/19,964.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,500.47

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