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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,905.26, 27,439.80 and 12,734.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,905.26, 27,439.80 and 12,734.40 is: 17,554.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,905.26 : 27,439.80 = 12,734.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,905.26/27,439.80 = 12,734.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,905.26x = 27,439.80 × 12,734.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,905.26x = 349,429,389.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,429,389.12/19,905.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,554.63

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