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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,881.84, 27,427.92 and 12,326.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,881.84, 27,427.92 and 12,326.16 is: 17,004.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,881.84 : 27,427.92 = 12,326.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,881.84/27,427.92 = 12,326.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,881.84x = 27,427.92 × 12,326.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,881.84x = 338,080,930.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,080,930.39/19,881.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,004.51

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