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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,661.64, 27,142.02 and 12,947.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,661.64, 27,142.02 and 12,947.56 is: 17,873.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,661.64 : 27,142.02 = 12,947.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,661.64/27,142.02 = 12,947.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,661.64x = 27,142.02 × 12,947.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,661.64x = 351,422,932.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,422,932.47/19,661.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,873.53

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