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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,904.16, 27,462.28 and 12,346.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,904.16, 27,462.28 and 12,346.88 is: 17,035.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,904.16 : 27,462.28 = 12,346.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,904.16/27,462.28 = 12,346.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,904.16x = 27,462.28 × 12,346.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,904.16x = 339,073,475.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,073,475.69/19,904.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,035.31

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