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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,924.30, 27,466.04 and 12,753.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,924.30, 27,466.04 and 12,753.17 is: 17,580.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,924.30 : 27,466.04 = 12,753.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,924.30/27,466.04 = 12,753.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,924.30x = 27,466.04 × 12,753.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,924.30x = 350,278,876.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,278,876.25/19,924.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,580.49

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