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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,706.49, 27,190.04 and 12,642.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,706.49, 27,190.04 and 12,642.48 is: 17,443.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,706.49 : 27,190.04 = 12,642.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,706.49/27,190.04 = 12,642.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,706.49x = 27,190.04 × 12,642.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,706.49x = 343,749,473.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,749,473.69/19,706.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,443.47

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