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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,930.37, 27,488.22 and 12,372.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,930.37, 27,488.22 and 12,372.44 is: 17,064.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,930.37 : 27,488.22 = 12,372.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,930.37/27,488.22 = 12,372.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,930.37x = 27,488.22 × 12,372.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,930.37x = 340,096,352.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,096,352.66/19,930.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,064.23

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