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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,618.23, 27,079.01 and 12,909.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,618.23, 27,079.01 and 12,909.03 is: 17,818.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,618.23 : 27,079.01 = 12,909.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,618.23/27,079.01 = 12,909.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,618.23x = 27,079.01 × 12,909.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,618.23x = 349,563,752.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,563,752.46/19,618.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,818.31

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