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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,607.59, 27,044.80 and 12,891.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,607.59, 27,044.80 and 12,891.07 is: 17,780.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,607.59 : 27,044.80 = 12,891.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,607.59/27,044.80 = 12,891.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,607.59x = 27,044.80 × 12,891.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,607.59x = 348,636,505.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,636,505.71/19,607.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,780.69

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