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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,995.84, 27,626.40 and 17,042.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,995.84, 27,626.40 and 17,042.88 is: 23,546.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,995.84 : 27,626.40 = 17,042.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,995.84/27,626.40 = 17,042.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,995.84x = 27,626.40 × 17,042.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,995.84x = 470,833,420.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,833,420.03/19,995.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,546.57

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