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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,727.20, 19,047.60 and 12,727.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,727.20, 19,047.60 and 12,727.20 is: 19,047.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,727.20 : 19,047.60 = 12,727.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,727.20/19,047.60 = 12,727.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,727.20x = 19,047.60 × 12,727.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,727.20x = 242,422,614.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,422,614.72/12,727.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,047.60

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