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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,675.20, 27,161.62 and 12,512.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,675.20, 27,161.62 and 12,512.32 is: 17,273.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,675.20 : 27,161.62 = 12,512.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,675.20/27,161.62 = 12,512.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,675.20x = 27,161.62 × 12,512.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,675.20x = 339,854,881.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,854,881.16/19,675.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,273.26

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