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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,864.01, 27,413.80 and 12,311.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,864.01, 27,413.80 and 12,311.82 is: 16,991.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,864.01 : 27,413.80 = 12,311.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,864.01/27,413.80 = 12,311.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,864.01x = 27,413.80 × 12,311.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,864.01x = 337,513,740.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,513,740.34/19,864.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,991.22

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