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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,974.40, 27,554.88 and 12,906.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,974.40, 27,554.88 and 12,906.88 is: 17,805.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,974.40 : 27,554.88 = 12,906.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,974.40/27,554.88 = 12,906.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,974.40x = 27,554.88 × 12,906.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,974.40x = 355,647,529.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,647,529.57/19,974.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,805.17

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