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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,691.02, 27,158.25 and 12,618.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,691.02, 27,158.25 and 12,618.10 is: 17,403.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,691.02 : 27,158.25 = 12,618.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,691.02/27,158.25 = 12,618.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,691.02x = 27,158.25 × 12,618.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,691.02x = 342,685,514.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,685,514.33/19,691.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,403.14

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