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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,906.56, 27,462.78 and 12,350.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,906.56, 27,462.78 and 12,350.34 is: 17,038.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,906.56 : 27,462.78 = 12,350.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,906.56/27,462.78 = 12,350.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,906.56x = 27,462.78 × 12,350.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,906.56x = 339,174,670.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,174,670.35/19,906.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,038.34

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