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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,630.38, 27,076.21 and 12,913.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,630.38, 27,076.21 and 12,913.86 is: 17,812.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,630.38 : 27,076.21 = 12,913.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,630.38/27,076.21 = 12,913.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,630.38x = 27,076.21 × 12,913.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,630.38x = 349,658,454.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,658,454.52/19,630.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,812.10

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