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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,798.28, 27,334.92 and 12,632.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,798.28, 27,334.92 and 12,632.24 is: 17,440.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,798.28 : 27,334.92 = 12,632.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,798.28/27,334.92 = 12,632.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,798.28x = 27,334.92 × 12,632.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,798.28x = 345,301,269.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,301,269.82/19,798.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,440.97

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