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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,827.27, 27,354.10 and 12,657.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,827.27, 27,354.10 and 12,657.45 is: 17,462.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,827.27 : 27,354.10 = 12,657.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,827.27/27,354.10 = 12,657.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,827.27x = 27,354.10 × 12,657.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,827.27x = 346,233,153.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,233,153.05/19,827.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,462.47

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