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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,991.08, 27,566.98 and 17,167.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,991.08, 27,566.98 and 17,167.80 is: 23,673.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,991.08 : 27,566.98 = 17,167.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,991.08/27,566.98 = 17,167.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,991.08x = 27,566.98 × 17,167.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,991.08x = 473,264,401.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,264,401.21/19,991.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,673.78

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