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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,927.11, 27,512.64 and 12,384.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,927.11, 27,512.64 and 12,384.69 is: 17,099.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,927.11 : 27,512.64 = 12,384.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,927.11/27,512.64 = 12,384.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,927.11x = 27,512.64 × 12,384.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,927.11x = 340,735,517.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,735,517.48/19,927.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,099.10

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