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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,963.75, 27,560.78 and 12,007.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,963.75, 27,560.78 and 12,007.75 is: 16,577.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,963.75 : 27,560.78 = 12,007.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,963.75/27,560.78 = 12,007.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,963.75x = 27,560.78 × 12,007.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,963.75x = 330,942,896.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,942,896.01/19,963.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,577.19

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