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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,688.32, 27,166.08 and 12,232.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,688.32, 27,166.08 and 12,232.96 is: 16,879.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,688.32 : 27,166.08 = 12,232.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,688.32/27,166.08 = 12,232.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,688.32x = 27,166.08 × 12,232.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,688.32x = 332,321,570.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,321,570.00/19,688.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,879.12

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