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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,725, 27,250.19 and 12,935.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,725, 27,250.19 and 12,935.17 is: 17,870.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,725 : 27,250.19 = 12,935.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,725/27,250.19 = 12,935.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,725x = 27,250.19 × 12,935.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,725x = 352,485,840.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,485,840.18/19,725
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,870.00

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