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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,636.46, 27,073.21 and 12,725.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,636.46, 27,073.21 and 12,725.41 is: 17,544.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,636.46 : 27,073.21 = 12,725.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,636.46/27,073.21 = 12,725.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,636.46x = 27,073.21 × 12,725.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,636.46x = 344,517,498.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,517,498.27/19,636.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,544.79

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