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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,626.89, 27,073.58 and 12,347.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,626.89, 27,073.58 and 12,347.41 is: 17,032.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,626.89 : 27,073.58 = 12,347.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,626.89/27,073.58 = 12,347.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,626.89x = 27,073.58 × 12,347.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,626.89x = 334,288,642.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,288,642.00/19,626.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,032.17

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