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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,941.28, 27,509.70 and 12,767.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,941.28, 27,509.70 and 12,767.80 is: 17,613.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,941.28 : 27,509.70 = 12,767.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,941.28/27,509.70 = 12,767.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,941.28x = 27,509.70 × 12,767.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,941.28x = 351,238,347.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,238,347.66/19,941.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,613.63

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