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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,752.02, 27,266.75 and 12,591.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,752.02, 27,266.75 and 12,591.77 is: 17,382.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,752.02 : 27,266.75 = 12,591.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,752.02/27,266.75 = 12,591.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,752.02x = 27,266.75 × 12,591.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,752.02x = 343,336,445.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,336,445.35/19,752.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,382.35

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