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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,869.30, 27,415.80 and 11,912.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,869.30, 27,415.80 and 11,912.40 is: 16,436.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,869.30 : 27,415.80 = 11,912.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,869.30/27,415.80 = 11,912.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,869.30x = 27,415.80 × 11,912.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,869.30x = 326,587,975.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,587,975.92/19,869.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,436.81

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