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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,970.27, 27,554.04 and 12,207.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,970.27, 27,554.04 and 12,207.12 is: 16,842.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,970.27 : 27,554.04 = 12,207.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,970.27/27,554.04 = 12,207.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,970.27x = 27,554.04 × 12,207.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,970.27x = 336,355,434.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,355,434.40/19,970.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,842.81

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