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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,974.03, 27,559.24 and 12,210.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,974.03, 27,559.24 and 12,210.88 is: 16,848.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,974.03 : 27,559.24 = 12,210.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,974.03/27,559.24 = 12,210.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,974.03x = 27,559.24 × 12,210.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,974.03x = 336,522,572.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,522,572.53/19,974.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,848.01

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