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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,723.91, 27,218.77 and 12,167.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,723.91, 27,218.77 and 12,167.22 is: 16,790.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,723.91 : 27,218.77 = 12,167.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,723.91/27,218.77 = 12,167.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,723.91x = 27,218.77 × 12,167.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,723.91x = 331,176,762.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,176,762.72/19,723.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,790.62

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