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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,592.32, 27,033.60 and 12,513.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,592.32, 27,033.60 and 12,513.28 is: 17,265.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,592.32 : 27,033.60 = 12,513.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,592.32/27,033.60 = 12,513.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,592.32x = 27,033.60 × 12,513.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,592.32x = 338,279,006.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,279,006.21/19,592.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,265.90

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