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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,927.97, 19,401.72 and 10,361.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,927.97, 19,401.72 and 10,361.89 is: 15,550.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,927.97 : 19,401.72 = 10,361.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,927.97/19,401.72 = 10,361.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,927.97x = 19,401.72 × 10,361.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,927.97x = 201,038,488.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,038,488.45/12,927.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,550.66

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