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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,620.52, 27,078.78 and 12,544.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,620.52, 27,078.78 and 12,544.36 is: 17,312.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,620.52 : 27,078.78 = 12,544.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,620.52/27,078.78 = 12,544.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,620.52x = 27,078.78 × 12,544.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,620.52x = 339,685,964.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,685,964.68/19,620.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,312.79

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