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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,605.72, 27,045.54 and 12,422.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,605.72, 27,045.54 and 12,422.96 is: 17,137.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,605.72 : 27,045.54 = 12,422.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,605.72/27,045.54 = 12,422.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,605.72x = 27,045.54 × 12,422.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,605.72x = 335,985,661.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,985,661.60/19,605.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,137.12

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