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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,982.98, 27,571.68 and 12,809.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,982.98, 27,571.68 and 12,809.62 is: 17,674.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,982.98 : 27,571.68 = 12,809.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,982.98/27,571.68 = 12,809.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,982.98x = 27,571.68 × 12,809.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,982.98x = 353,182,743.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,182,743.56/19,982.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,674.18

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