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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,789.44, 27,313.92 and 12,336

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,789.44, 27,313.92 and 12,336 is: 17,026.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,789.44 : 27,313.92 = 12,336 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,789.44/27,313.92 = 12,336/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,789.44x = 27,313.92 × 12,336
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,789.44x = 336,944,517.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,944,517.12/19,789.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,026.48

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