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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,877.44, 27,419.52 and 12,320.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,877.44, 27,419.52 and 12,320.32 is: 16,995.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,877.44 : 27,419.52 = 12,320.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,877.44/27,419.52 = 12,320.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,877.44x = 27,419.52 × 12,320.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,877.44x = 337,817,260.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,817,260.65/19,877.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,995.01

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