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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,814.42, 27,346.69 and 12,263.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,814.42, 27,346.69 and 12,263.18 is: 16,924.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,814.42 : 27,346.69 = 12,263.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,814.42/27,346.69 = 12,263.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,814.42x = 27,346.69 × 12,263.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,814.42x = 335,357,381.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,357,381.87/19,814.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,924.92

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