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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,611.59, 27,050.32 and 12,895.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,611.59, 27,050.32 and 12,895.07 is: 17,786.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,611.59 : 27,050.32 = 12,895.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,611.59/27,050.32 = 12,895.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,611.59x = 27,050.32 × 12,895.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,611.59x = 348,815,769.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,815,769.92/19,611.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,786.21

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