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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,887.62, 27,439.31 and 12,818.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,887.62, 27,439.31 and 12,818.13 is: 17,685.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,887.62 : 27,439.31 = 12,818.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,887.62/27,439.31 = 12,818.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,887.62x = 27,439.31 × 12,818.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,887.62x = 351,720,578.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,720,578.60/19,887.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,685.41

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