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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,576.11, 27,003.73 and 12,494.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,576.11, 27,003.73 and 12,494.55 is: 17,235.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,576.11 : 27,003.73 = 12,494.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,576.11/27,003.73 = 12,494.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,576.11x = 27,003.73 × 12,494.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,576.11x = 337,399,454.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,399,454.67/19,576.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,235.27

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