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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,996.84, 27,627.78 and 17,043.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,996.84, 27,627.78 and 17,043.88 is: 23,547.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,996.84 : 27,627.78 = 17,043.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,996.84/27,627.78 = 17,043.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,996.84x = 27,627.78 × 17,043.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,996.84x = 470,884,566.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,884,566.99/19,996.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,547.95

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