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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,907.47, 27,460.92 and 12,442.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,907.47, 27,460.92 and 12,442.51 is: 17,163.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,907.47 : 27,460.92 = 12,442.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,907.47/27,460.92 = 12,442.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,907.47x = 27,460.92 × 12,442.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,907.47x = 341,682,771.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,682,771.71/19,907.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,163.55

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