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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,979.64, 27,563.22 and 12,906.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,979.64, 27,563.22 and 12,906.72 is: 17,805.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,979.64 : 27,563.22 = 12,906.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,979.64/27,563.22 = 12,906.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,979.64x = 27,563.22 × 12,906.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,979.64x = 355,750,762.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,750,762.84/19,979.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,805.66

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