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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,909.56, 27,466.92 and 12,353.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,909.56, 27,466.92 and 12,353.34 is: 17,042.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,909.56 : 27,466.92 = 12,353.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,909.56/27,466.92 = 12,353.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,909.56x = 27,466.92 × 12,353.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,909.56x = 339,308,201.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,308,201.51/19,909.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,042.48

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