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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,874.52, 27,421.20 and 12,803.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,874.52, 27,421.20 and 12,803.40 is: 17,665.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,874.52 : 27,421.20 = 12,803.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,874.52/27,421.20 = 12,803.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,874.52x = 27,421.20 × 12,803.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,874.52x = 351,084,592.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,084,592.08/19,874.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,665.06

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