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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,702.59, 27,187.14 and 12,533.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,702.59, 27,187.14 and 12,533.33 is: 17,294.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,702.59 : 27,187.14 = 12,533.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,702.59/27,187.14 = 12,533.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,702.59x = 27,187.14 × 12,533.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,702.59x = 340,745,512.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,745,512.34/19,702.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,294.45

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