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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,774.53, 29,616.44 and 12,827.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,774.53, 29,616.44 and 12,827.97 is: 19,212.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,774.53 : 29,616.44 = 12,827.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,774.53/29,616.44 = 12,827.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,774.53x = 29,616.44 × 12,827.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,774.53x = 379,918,739.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,918,739.69/19,774.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,212.53

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