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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,607.42, 27,069.42 and 12,912.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,607.42, 27,069.42 and 12,912.50 is: 17,826.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,607.42 : 27,069.42 = 12,912.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,607.42/27,069.42 = 12,912.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,607.42x = 27,069.42 × 12,912.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,607.42x = 349,533,885.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,533,885.75/19,607.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,826.61

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