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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,747.92, 27,267.84 and 12,205.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,747.92, 27,267.84 and 12,205.20 is: 16,852.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,747.92 : 27,267.84 = 12,205.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,747.92/27,267.84 = 12,205.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,747.92x = 27,267.84 × 12,205.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,747.92x = 332,809,440.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,809,440.77/19,747.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,852.89

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