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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,966.93, 27,563.21 and 12,896.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,966.93, 27,563.21 and 12,896.80 is: 17,803.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,966.93 : 27,563.21 = 12,896.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,966.93/27,563.21 = 12,896.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,966.93x = 27,563.21 × 12,896.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,966.93x = 355,477,206.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,477,206.73/19,966.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,803.30

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