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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,734.36, 27,205.14 and 12,175.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,734.36, 27,205.14 and 12,175.62 is: 16,784.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,734.36 : 27,205.14 = 12,175.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,734.36/27,205.14 = 12,175.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,734.36x = 27,205.14 × 12,175.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,734.36x = 331,239,446.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,239,446.69/19,734.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,784.91

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