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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,898.21, 27,454.53 and 12,816.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,898.21, 27,454.53 and 12,816.11 is: 17,683.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,898.21 : 27,454.53 = 12,816.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,898.21/27,454.53 = 12,816.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,898.21x = 27,454.53 × 12,816.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,898.21x = 351,860,139.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,860,139.21/19,898.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,683.01

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