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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,753.67, 27,274.35 and 12,210.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,753.67, 27,274.35 and 12,210.35 is: 16,859.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,753.67 : 27,274.35 = 12,210.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,753.67/27,274.35 = 12,210.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,753.67x = 27,274.35 × 12,210.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,753.67x = 333,029,165.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,029,165.91/19,753.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,859.10

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