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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,596.58, 27,030.33 and 12,531.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,596.58, 27,030.33 and 12,531.94 is: 17,285.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,596.58 : 27,030.33 = 12,531.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,596.58/27,030.33 = 12,531.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,596.58x = 27,030.33 × 12,531.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,596.58x = 338,742,473.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,742,473.74/19,596.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,285.80

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