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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,688.28, 27,161.82 and 12,618.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,688.28, 27,161.82 and 12,618.84 is: 17,408.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,688.28 : 27,161.82 = 12,618.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,688.28/27,161.82 = 12,618.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,688.28x = 27,161.82 × 12,618.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,688.28x = 342,750,660.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,750,660.69/19,688.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,408.87

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