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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,599.73, 27,037.25 and 12,416.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,599.73, 27,037.25 and 12,416.97 is: 17,128.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,599.73 : 27,037.25 = 12,416.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,599.73/27,037.25 = 12,416.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,599.73x = 27,037.25 × 12,416.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,599.73x = 335,720,722.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,720,722.13/19,599.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,128.84

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