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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,706.26, 27,194.46 and 12,149.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,706.26, 27,194.46 and 12,149.58 is: 16,766.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,706.26 : 27,194.46 = 12,149.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,706.26/27,194.46 = 12,149.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,706.26x = 27,194.46 × 12,149.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,706.26x = 330,401,267.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,401,267.33/19,706.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,766.31

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