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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,711.32, 27,204.26 and 12,541.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,711.32, 27,204.26 and 12,541.94 is: 17,309.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,711.32 : 27,204.26 = 12,541.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,711.32/27,204.26 = 12,541.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,711.32x = 27,204.26 × 12,541.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,711.32x = 341,194,196.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,194,196.66/19,711.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,309.56

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