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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,607.67, 27,039.96 and 12,898.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,607.67, 27,039.96 and 12,898.98 is: 17,788.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,607.67 : 27,039.96 = 12,898.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,607.67/27,039.96 = 12,898.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,607.67x = 27,039.96 × 12,898.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,607.67x = 348,787,903.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,787,903.24/19,607.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,788.34

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