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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,601.14, 27,033.93 and 12,893.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,601.14, 27,033.93 and 12,893.68 is: 17,782.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,601.14 : 27,033.93 = 12,893.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,601.14/27,033.93 = 12,893.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,601.14x = 27,033.93 × 12,893.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,601.14x = 348,566,842.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,566,842.56/19,601.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,782.99

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