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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,907.01, 27,460.23 and 12,442.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,907.01, 27,460.23 and 12,442.05 is: 17,162.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,907.01 : 27,460.23 = 12,442.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,907.01/27,460.23 = 12,442.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,907.01x = 27,460.23 × 12,442.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,907.01x = 341,661,554.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,661,554.67/19,907.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,162.88

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