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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,595.52, 27,028.44 and 12,518.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,595.52, 27,028.44 and 12,518.76 is: 17,267.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,595.52 : 27,028.44 = 12,518.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,595.52/27,028.44 = 12,518.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,595.52x = 27,028.44 × 12,518.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,595.52x = 338,362,553.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,362,553.53/19,595.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,267.34

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