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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,610.96, 27,067.46 and 12,897.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,610.96, 27,067.46 and 12,897.23 is: 17,801.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,610.96 : 27,067.46 = 12,897.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,610.96/27,067.46 = 12,897.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,610.96x = 27,067.46 × 12,897.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,610.96x = 349,095,057.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,095,057.31/19,610.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,801.02

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