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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,965.22, 27,548.55 and 12,801.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,965.22, 27,548.55 and 12,801.40 is: 17,663.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,965.22 : 27,548.55 = 12,801.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,965.22/27,548.55 = 12,801.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,965.22x = 27,548.55 × 12,801.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,965.22x = 352,660,007.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,660,007.97/19,965.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,663.72

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