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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,620.59, 27,080.72 and 12,906.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,620.59, 27,080.72 and 12,906.88 is: 17,814.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,620.59 : 27,080.72 = 12,906.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,620.59/27,080.72 = 12,906.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,620.59x = 27,080.72 × 12,906.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,620.59x = 349,527,603.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,527,603.35/19,620.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,814.33

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