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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,780.58, 27,284.91 and 12,229.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,780.58, 27,284.91 and 12,229.22 is: 16,868.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,780.58 : 27,284.91 = 12,229.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,780.58/27,284.91 = 12,229.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,780.58x = 27,284.91 × 12,229.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,780.58x = 333,673,167.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,673,167.07/19,780.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,868.73

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