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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,824.46, 27,362.90 and 12,266.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,824.46, 27,362.90 and 12,266.39 is: 16,930.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,824.46 : 27,362.90 = 12,266.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,824.46/27,362.90 = 12,266.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,824.46x = 27,362.90 × 12,266.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,824.46x = 335,644,102.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,644,102.00/19,824.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,930.81

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