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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,737.47, 27,255.89 and 12,676.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,737.47, 27,255.89 and 12,676.19 is: 17,504.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,737.47 : 27,255.89 = 12,676.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,737.47/27,255.89 = 12,676.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,737.47x = 27,255.89 × 12,676.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,737.47x = 345,500,776.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,500,776.88/19,737.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,504.82

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