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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,881.02, 27,442.19 and 12,730.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,881.02, 27,442.19 and 12,730.19 is: 17,571.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,881.02 : 27,442.19 = 12,730.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,881.02/27,442.19 = 12,730.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,881.02x = 27,442.19 × 12,730.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,881.02x = 349,344,264.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,344,264.51/19,881.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,571.75

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