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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,768.32, 27,275.52 and 12,311.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,768.32, 27,275.52 and 12,311.04 is: 16,986.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,768.32 : 27,275.52 = 12,311.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,768.32/27,275.52 = 12,311.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,768.32x = 27,275.52 × 12,311.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,768.32x = 335,790,017.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,790,017.74/19,768.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,986.27

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