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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,689.48, 27,173.88 and 12,422.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,689.48, 27,173.88 and 12,422.16 is: 17,144.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,689.48 : 27,173.88 = 12,422.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,689.48/27,173.88 = 12,422.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,689.48x = 27,173.88 × 12,422.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,689.48x = 337,558,285.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,558,285.18/19,689.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,144.09

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