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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,768, 27,279.84 and 12,316

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,768, 27,279.84 and 12,316 is: 16,996.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,768 : 27,279.84 = 12,316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,768/27,279.84 = 12,316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,768x = 27,279.84 × 12,316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,768x = 335,978,509.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,978,509.44/19,768
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,996.08

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