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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,733.64, 27,223.56 and 12,180.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,733.64, 27,223.56 and 12,180.29 is: 16,803.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,733.64 : 27,223.56 = 12,180.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,733.64/27,223.56 = 12,180.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,733.64x = 27,223.56 × 12,180.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,733.64x = 331,590,872.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,590,872.65/19,733.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,803.33

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