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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,700.76, 27,179.34 and 12,989.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,700.76, 27,179.34 and 12,989.90 is: 17,920.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,700.76 : 27,179.34 = 12,989.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,700.76/27,179.34 = 12,989.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,700.76x = 27,179.34 × 12,989.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,700.76x = 353,056,908.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,056,908.67/19,700.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,920.98

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