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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,739.65, 27,258.91 and 12,678.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,739.65, 27,258.91 and 12,678.37 is: 17,507.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,739.65 : 27,258.91 = 12,678.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,739.65/27,258.91 = 12,678.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,739.65x = 27,258.91 × 12,678.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,739.65x = 345,598,546.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,598,546.78/19,739.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,507.84

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