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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,697.04, 27,173.34 and 12,974.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,697.04, 27,173.34 and 12,974.04 is: 17,898.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,697.04 : 27,173.34 = 12,974.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,697.04/27,173.34 = 12,974.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,697.04x = 27,173.34 × 12,974.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,697.04x = 352,548,000.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,548,000.09/19,697.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,898.53

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