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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,608.59, 27,046.18 and 12,892.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,608.59, 27,046.18 and 12,892.07 is: 17,782.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,608.59 : 27,046.18 = 12,892.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,608.59/27,046.18 = 12,892.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,608.59x = 27,046.18 × 12,892.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,608.59x = 348,681,245.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,681,245.79/19,608.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,782.07

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