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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,805.76, 27,334.08 and 12,635.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,805.76, 27,334.08 and 12,635.87 is: 17,438.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,805.76 : 27,334.08 = 12,635.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,805.76/27,334.08 = 12,635.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,805.76x = 27,334.08 × 12,635.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,805.76x = 345,389,744.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,389,744.78/19,805.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,438.85

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