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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,819.94, 27,354.30 and 12,268.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,819.94, 27,354.30 and 12,268.68 is: 16,932.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,819.94 : 27,354.30 = 12,268.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,819.94/27,354.30 = 12,268.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,819.94x = 27,354.30 × 12,268.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,819.94x = 335,601,153.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,601,153.32/19,819.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,932.50

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