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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,659.65, 27,139.25 and 12,945.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,659.65, 27,139.25 and 12,945.56 is: 17,870.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,659.65 : 27,139.25 = 12,945.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,659.65/27,139.25 = 12,945.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,659.65x = 27,139.25 × 12,945.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,659.65x = 351,332,685.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,332,685.90/19,659.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,870.75

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