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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,886.40, 27,427.14 and 12,327.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,886.40, 27,427.14 and 12,327.48 is: 17,001.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,886.40 : 27,427.14 = 12,327.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,886.40/27,427.14 = 12,327.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,886.40x = 27,427.14 × 12,327.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,886.40x = 338,107,519.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,107,519.81/19,886.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,001.95

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