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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,922.04, 27,480.93 and 12,457.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,922.04, 27,480.93 and 12,457.08 is: 17,183.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,922.04 : 27,480.93 = 12,457.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,922.04/27,480.93 = 12,457.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,922.04x = 27,480.93 × 12,457.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,922.04x = 342,332,143.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,332,143.48/19,922.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,183.59

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