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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,914.69, 27,476.72 and 12,361.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,914.69, 27,476.72 and 12,361.34 is: 17,055.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,914.69 : 27,476.72 = 12,361.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,914.69/27,476.72 = 12,361.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,914.69x = 27,476.72 × 12,361.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,914.69x = 339,649,131.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,649,131.24/19,914.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,055.20

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