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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,922.54, 27,481.62 and 12,457.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,922.54, 27,481.62 and 12,457.58 is: 17,184.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,922.54 : 27,481.62 = 12,457.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,922.54/27,481.62 = 12,457.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,922.54x = 27,481.62 × 12,457.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,922.54x = 342,354,479.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,354,479.68/19,922.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,184.28

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