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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,687.19, 27,170.67 and 12,429.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,687.19, 27,170.67 and 12,429.83 is: 17,154.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,687.19 : 27,170.67 = 12,429.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,687.19/27,170.67 = 12,429.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,687.19x = 27,170.67 × 12,429.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,687.19x = 337,726,809.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,726,809.09/19,687.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,154.65

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