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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,800.43, 27,314.22 and 12,244.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,800.43, 27,314.22 and 12,244.35 is: 16,890.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,800.43 : 27,314.22 = 12,244.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,800.43/27,314.22 = 12,244.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,800.43x = 27,314.22 × 12,244.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,800.43x = 334,444,869.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,444,869.66/19,800.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,890.79

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