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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,691.46, 27,158.85 and 12,618.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,691.46, 27,158.85 and 12,618.54 is: 17,403.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,691.46 : 27,158.85 = 12,618.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,691.46/27,158.85 = 12,618.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,691.46x = 27,158.85 × 12,618.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,691.46x = 342,704,998.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,704,998.73/19,691.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,403.74

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