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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,808.64, 27,330.48 and 12,251.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,808.64, 27,330.48 and 12,251.34 is: 16,903.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,808.64 : 27,330.48 = 12,251.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,808.64/27,330.48 = 12,251.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,808.64x = 27,330.48 × 12,251.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,808.64x = 334,835,002.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,835,002.84/19,808.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,903.48

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