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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,576.64, 27,002.38 and 12,499.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,576.64, 27,002.38 and 12,499.87 is: 17,241.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,576.64 : 27,002.38 = 12,499.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,576.64/27,002.38 = 12,499.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,576.64x = 27,002.38 × 12,499.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,576.64x = 337,526,042.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,526,042.18/19,576.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,241.27

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