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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,573.93, 27,007.50 and 13,212.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,573.93, 27,007.50 and 13,212.33 is: 18,229.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,573.93 : 27,007.50 = 13,212.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,573.93/27,007.50 = 13,212.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,573.93x = 27,007.50 × 13,212.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,573.93x = 356,832,002.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,832,002.48/19,573.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,229.96

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