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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,829.27, 27,356.87 and 12,659.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,829.27, 27,356.87 and 12,659.46 is: 17,465.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,829.27 : 27,356.87 = 12,659.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,829.27/27,356.87 = 12,659.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,829.27x = 27,356.87 × 12,659.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,829.27x = 346,323,138.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,323,138.19/19,829.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,465.25

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