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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,991.55, 27,588.68 and 12,930.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,991.55, 27,588.68 and 12,930.27 is: 17,843.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,991.55 : 27,588.68 = 12,930.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,991.55/27,588.68 = 12,930.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,991.55x = 27,588.68 × 12,930.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,991.55x = 356,729,081.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,729,081.34/19,991.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,843.99

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