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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,998.54, 27,604.59 and 12,548.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,998.54, 27,604.59 and 12,548.94 is: 17,321.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,998.54 : 27,604.59 = 12,548.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,998.54/27,604.59 = 12,548.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,998.54x = 27,604.59 × 12,548.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,998.54x = 346,408,343.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,408,343.63/19,998.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,321.68

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