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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,901.10, 27,458.55 and 12,819

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,901.10, 27,458.55 and 12,819 is: 17,687.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,901.10 : 27,458.55 = 12,819 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,901.10/27,458.55 = 12,819/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,901.10x = 27,458.55 × 12,819
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,901.10x = 351,991,152.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,991,152.45/19,901.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,687.02

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