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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,924.80, 27,466.72 and 12,753.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,924.80, 27,466.72 and 12,753.66 is: 17,581.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,924.80 : 27,466.72 = 12,753.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,924.80/27,466.72 = 12,753.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,924.80x = 27,466.72 × 12,753.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,924.80x = 350,301,208.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,301,208.20/19,924.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,581.17

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