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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,878.28, 27,430.88 and 12,224.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,878.28, 27,430.88 and 12,224.45 is: 16,869.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,878.28 : 27,430.88 = 12,224.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,878.28/27,430.88 = 12,224.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,878.28x = 27,430.88 × 12,224.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,878.28x = 335,327,428.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,327,428.47/19,878.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,869.04

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