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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,983.98, 27,573.06 and 12,810.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,983.98, 27,573.06 and 12,810.62 is: 17,675.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,983.98 : 27,573.06 = 12,810.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,983.98/27,573.06 = 12,810.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,983.98x = 27,573.06 × 12,810.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,983.98x = 353,227,993.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,227,993.90/19,983.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,675.56

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