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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,557.99, 27,004.82 and 12,014.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,557.99, 27,004.82 and 12,014.66 is: 16,589.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,557.99 : 27,004.82 = 12,014.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,557.99/27,004.82 = 12,014.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,557.99x = 27,004.82 × 12,014.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,557.99x = 324,453,738.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,453,738.10/19,557.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,589.32

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