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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,905.48, 27,458.19 and 12,440.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,905.48, 27,458.19 and 12,440.52 is: 17,160.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,905.48 : 27,458.19 = 12,440.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,905.48/27,458.19 = 12,440.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,905.48x = 27,458.19 × 12,440.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,905.48x = 341,594,161.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,594,161.86/19,905.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,160.81

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