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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,828.76, 27,368.94 and 12,270.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,828.76, 27,368.94 and 12,270.68 is: 16,936.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,828.76 : 27,368.94 = 12,270.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,828.76/27,368.94 = 12,270.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,828.76x = 27,368.94 × 12,270.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,828.76x = 335,835,504.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,835,504.68/19,828.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,936.79

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