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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,854.78, 27,408.96 and 12,793.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,854.78, 27,408.96 and 12,793.20 is: 17,660.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,854.78 : 27,408.96 = 12,793.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,854.78/27,408.96 = 12,793.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,854.78x = 27,408.96 × 12,793.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,854.78x = 350,648,307.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,648,307.07/19,854.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,660.65

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