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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,731.20, 27,229.67 and 12,177.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,731.20, 27,229.67 and 12,177.34 is: 16,805.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,731.20 : 27,229.67 = 12,177.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,731.20/27,229.67 = 12,177.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,731.20x = 27,229.67 × 12,177.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,731.20x = 331,584,866.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,584,866.38/19,731.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,805.11

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