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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,573.41, 27,016.11 and 12,021.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,573.41, 27,016.11 and 12,021.54 is: 16,592.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,573.41 : 27,016.11 = 12,021.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,573.41/27,016.11 = 12,021.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,573.41x = 27,016.11 × 12,021.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,573.41x = 324,775,247.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,775,247.01/19,573.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,592.68

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