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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,689.35, 27,150.66 and 12,966.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,689.35, 27,150.66 and 12,966.39 is: 17,880.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,689.35 : 27,150.66 = 12,966.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,689.35/27,150.66 = 12,966.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,689.35x = 27,150.66 × 12,966.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,689.35x = 352,046,046.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,046,046.32/19,689.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,880.03

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