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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,950.57, 27,527.99 and 12,494.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,950.57, 27,527.99 and 12,494.25 is: 17,239.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,950.57 : 27,527.99 = 12,494.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,950.57/27,527.99 = 12,494.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,950.57x = 27,527.99 × 12,494.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,950.57x = 343,941,526.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,941,526.59/19,950.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,239.68

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