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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,803.18, 27,306 and 12,623.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,803.18, 27,306 and 12,623.52 is: 17,406.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,803.18 : 27,306 = 12,623.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,803.18/27,306 = 12,623.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,803.18x = 27,306 × 12,623.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,803.18x = 344,697,837.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,697,837.12/19,803.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,406.19

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