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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,611.90, 27,053.55 and 12,428.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,611.90, 27,053.55 and 12,428.64 is: 17,144.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,611.90 : 27,053.55 = 12,428.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,611.90/27,053.55 = 12,428.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,611.90x = 27,053.55 × 12,428.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,611.90x = 336,238,833.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,238,833.67/19,611.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,144.63

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