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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,904.33, 27,452.43 and 12,346.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,904.33, 27,452.43 and 12,346.43 is: 17,028.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,904.33 : 27,452.43 = 12,346.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,904.33/27,452.43 = 12,346.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,904.33x = 27,452.43 × 12,346.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,904.33x = 338,939,505.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,939,505.32/19,904.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,028.43

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