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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,702.24, 27,189.08 and 12,628.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,702.24, 27,189.08 and 12,628.65 is: 17,427.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,702.24 : 27,189.08 = 12,628.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,702.24/27,189.08 = 12,628.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,702.24x = 27,189.08 × 12,628.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,702.24x = 343,361,461.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,361,461.32/19,702.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,427.54

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