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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,897.26, 27,455.13 and 12,833.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,897.26, 27,455.13 and 12,833.25 is: 17,707.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,897.26 : 27,455.13 = 12,833.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,897.26/27,455.13 = 12,833.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,897.26x = 27,455.13 × 12,833.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,897.26x = 352,338,547.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,338,547.07/19,897.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,707.89

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