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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,773.27, 27,271.71 and 12,700.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,773.27, 27,271.71 and 12,700.35 is: 17,516.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,773.27 : 27,271.71 = 12,700.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,773.27/27,271.71 = 12,700.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,773.27x = 27,271.71 × 12,700.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,773.27x = 346,360,262.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,360,262.10/19,773.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,516.59

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