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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,675.47, 27,147.34 and 12,611.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,675.47, 27,147.34 and 12,611.46 is: 17,400.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,675.47 : 27,147.34 = 12,611.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,675.47/27,147.34 = 12,611.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,675.47x = 27,147.34 × 12,611.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,675.47x = 342,367,529.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,367,529.46/19,675.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,400.73

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