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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,814.93, 27,347.40 and 12,263.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,814.93, 27,347.40 and 12,263.69 is: 16,925.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,814.93 : 27,347.40 = 12,263.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,814.93/27,347.40 = 12,263.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,814.93x = 27,347.40 × 12,263.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,814.93x = 335,380,035.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,380,035.91/19,814.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,925.62

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