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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,971.92, 27,553.20 and 12,895.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,971.92, 27,553.20 and 12,895.76 is: 17,790.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,971.92 : 27,553.20 = 12,895.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,971.92/27,553.20 = 12,895.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,971.92x = 27,553.20 × 12,895.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,971.92x = 355,319,454.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,319,454.43/19,971.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,790.95

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