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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,580.20, 27,014.10 and 12,510.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,580.20, 27,014.10 and 12,510.76 is: 17,260.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,580.20 : 27,014.10 = 12,510.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,580.20/27,014.10 = 12,510.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,580.20x = 27,014.10 × 12,510.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,580.20x = 337,966,921.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,966,921.72/19,580.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,260.65

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