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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,909.51, 27,463.68 and 12,444.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,909.51, 27,463.68 and 12,444.55 is: 17,166.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,909.51 : 27,463.68 = 12,444.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,909.51/27,463.68 = 12,444.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,909.51x = 27,463.68 × 12,444.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,909.51x = 341,773,138.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,773,138.94/19,909.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,166.33

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