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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,999.02, 27,577.98 and 17,175.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,999.02, 27,577.98 and 17,175.75 is: 23,684.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,999.02 : 27,577.98 = 17,175.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,999.02/27,577.98 = 17,175.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,999.02x = 27,577.98 × 17,175.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,999.02x = 473,672,386.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,672,386.57/19,999.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,684.78

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