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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,864.76, 27,414.83 and 12,312.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,864.76, 27,414.83 and 12,312.57 is: 16,992.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,864.76 : 27,414.83 = 12,312.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,864.76/27,414.83 = 12,312.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,864.76x = 27,414.83 × 12,312.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,864.76x = 337,547,044.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,547,044.19/19,864.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,992.26

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