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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,573.20, 27,004.44 and 12,503.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,573.20, 27,004.44 and 12,503.76 is: 17,250.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,573.20 : 27,004.44 = 12,503.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,573.20/27,004.44 = 12,503.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,573.20x = 27,004.44 × 12,503.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,573.20x = 337,657,036.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,657,036.69/19,573.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,250.99

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