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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,969.80, 27,567.18 and 12,899.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,969.80, 27,567.18 and 12,899.70 is: 17,807.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,969.80 : 27,567.18 = 12,899.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,969.80/27,567.18 = 12,899.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,969.80x = 27,567.18 × 12,899.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,969.80x = 355,608,351.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,608,351.85/19,969.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,807.31

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