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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,819.44, 27,353.61 and 12,268.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,819.44, 27,353.61 and 12,268.19 is: 16,931.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,819.44 : 27,353.61 = 12,268.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,819.44/27,353.61 = 12,268.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,819.44x = 27,353.61 × 12,268.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,819.44x = 335,579,147.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,579,147.90/19,819.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,931.82

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