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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,567.71, 27,007.56 and 12,492.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,567.71, 27,007.56 and 12,492.90 is: 17,242.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,567.71 : 27,007.56 = 12,492.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,567.71/27,007.56 = 12,492.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,567.71x = 27,007.56 × 12,492.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,567.71x = 337,402,746.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,402,746.32/19,567.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,242.83

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