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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,732.20, 27,231.05 and 12,178.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,732.20, 27,231.05 and 12,178.34 is: 16,806.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,732.20 : 27,231.05 = 12,178.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,732.20/27,231.05 = 12,178.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,732.20x = 27,231.05 × 12,178.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,732.20x = 331,628,985.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,628,985.46/19,732.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,806.49

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