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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,887.26, 27,448.59 and 12,614.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,887.26, 27,448.59 and 12,614.65 is: 17,410.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,887.26 : 27,448.59 = 12,614.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,887.26/27,448.59 = 12,614.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,887.26x = 27,448.59 × 12,614.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,887.26x = 346,254,334.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,254,334.53/19,887.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,410.86

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