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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,580.40, 27,013.80 and 12,869.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,580.40, 27,013.80 and 12,869.64 is: 17,755.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,580.40 : 27,013.80 = 12,869.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,580.40/27,013.80 = 12,869.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,580.40x = 27,013.80 × 12,869.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,580.40x = 347,657,881.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,657,881.03/19,580.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,755.40

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