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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,609.10, 27,046.87 and 12,892.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,609.10, 27,046.87 and 12,892.58 is: 17,782.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,609.10 : 27,046.87 = 12,892.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,609.10/27,046.87 = 12,892.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,609.10x = 27,046.87 × 12,892.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,609.10x = 348,703,799.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,703,799.99/19,609.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,782.76

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