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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,759.38, 27,282.22 and 12,216.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,759.38, 27,282.22 and 12,216.05 is: 16,866.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,759.38 : 27,282.22 = 12,216.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,759.38/27,282.22 = 12,216.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,759.38x = 27,282.22 × 12,216.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,759.38x = 333,280,898.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,280,898.99/19,759.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,866.97

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