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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,909.12, 27,457.28 and 12,833.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,909.12, 27,457.28 and 12,833.28 is: 17,698.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,909.12 : 27,457.28 = 12,833.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,909.12/27,457.28 = 12,833.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,909.12x = 27,457.28 × 12,833.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,909.12x = 352,366,962.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,366,962.28/19,909.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,698.77

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