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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,768.92, 27,281.28 and 12,213.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,768.92, 27,281.28 and 12,213.51 is: 16,854.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,768.92 : 27,281.28 = 12,213.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,768.92/27,281.28 = 12,213.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,768.92x = 27,281.28 × 12,213.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,768.92x = 333,200,186.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,200,186.09/19,768.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,854.75

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