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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,767.65, 27,269.94 and 12,211.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,767.65, 27,269.94 and 12,211.26 is: 16,845.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,767.65 : 27,269.94 = 12,211.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,767.65/27,269.94 = 12,211.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,767.65x = 27,269.94 × 12,211.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,767.65x = 333,000,327.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,000,327.52/19,767.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,845.72

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