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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,651.80, 27,122.96 and 12,577.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,651.80, 27,122.96 and 12,577.96 is: 17,359.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,651.80 : 27,122.96 = 12,577.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,651.80/27,122.96 = 12,577.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,651.80x = 27,122.96 × 12,577.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,651.80x = 341,151,505.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,151,505.96/19,651.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,359.81

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