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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,862.70, 27,423.36 and 12,317.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,862.70, 27,423.36 and 12,317.04 is: 17,005.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,862.70 : 27,423.36 = 12,317.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,862.70/27,423.36 = 12,317.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,862.70x = 27,423.36 × 12,317.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,862.70x = 337,774,622.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,774,622.05/19,862.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,005.47

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