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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,667.53, 27,146.91 and 12,862.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,667.53, 27,146.91 and 12,862.54 is: 17,754.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,667.53 : 27,146.91 = 12,862.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,667.53/27,146.91 = 12,862.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,667.53x = 27,146.91 × 12,862.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,667.53x = 349,178,215.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,178,215.75/19,667.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,754.05

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