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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,602.96, 27,044.64 and 12,528.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,602.96, 27,044.64 and 12,528.24 is: 17,284.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,602.96 : 27,044.64 = 12,528.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,602.96/27,044.64 = 12,528.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,602.96x = 27,044.64 × 12,528.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,602.96x = 338,821,740.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,821,740.63/19,602.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,284.21

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