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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,759.38, 27,262.68 and 12,106.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,759.38, 27,262.68 and 12,106.74 is: 16,704.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,759.38 : 27,262.68 = 12,106.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,759.38/27,262.68 = 12,106.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,759.38x = 27,262.68 × 12,106.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,759.38x = 330,062,178.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,062,178.46/19,759.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,704.08

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