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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,618.96, 27,066.72 and 12,544.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,618.96, 27,066.72 and 12,544.24 is: 17,306.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,618.96 : 27,066.72 = 12,544.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,618.96/27,066.72 = 12,544.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,618.96x = 27,066.72 × 12,544.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,618.96x = 339,531,431.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,531,431.69/19,618.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,306.29

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