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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,527.63, 26,961.08 and 12,088.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,527.63, 26,961.08 and 12,088.59 is: 16,690.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,527.63 : 26,961.08 = 12,088.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,527.63/26,961.08 = 12,088.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,527.63x = 26,961.08 × 12,088.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,527.63x = 325,921,442.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,921,442.08/19,527.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,690.27

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