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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,947.15, 27,524.88 and 12,773.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,947.15, 27,524.88 and 12,773.79 is: 17,626.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,947.15 : 27,524.88 = 12,773.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,947.15/27,524.88 = 12,773.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,947.15x = 27,524.88 × 12,773.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,947.15x = 351,597,036.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,597,036.90/19,947.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,626.43

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