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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,814.14, 27,346.32 and 12,262.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,814.14, 27,346.32 and 12,262.91 is: 16,924.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,814.14 : 27,346.32 = 12,262.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,814.14/27,346.32 = 12,262.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,814.14x = 27,346.32 × 12,262.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,814.14x = 335,345,460.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,345,460.99/19,814.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,924.55

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