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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,952.08, 27,552.48 and 12,513.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,952.08, 27,552.48 and 12,513.04 is: 17,279.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,952.08 : 27,552.48 = 12,513.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,952.08/27,552.48 = 12,513.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,952.08x = 27,552.48 × 12,513.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,952.08x = 344,765,284.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,765,284.34/19,952.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,279.67

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