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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,996.07, 27,592.13 and 12,725.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,996.07, 27,592.13 and 12,725.66 is: 17,559.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,996.07 : 27,592.13 = 12,725.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,996.07/27,592.13 = 12,725.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,996.07x = 27,592.13 × 12,725.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,996.07x = 351,127,863.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,127,863.47/19,996.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,559.84

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