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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,575.16, 27,018.52 and 12,023.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,575.16, 27,018.52 and 12,023.30 is: 16,595.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,575.16 : 27,018.52 = 12,023.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,575.16/27,018.52 = 12,023.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,575.16x = 27,018.52 × 12,023.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,575.16x = 324,851,771.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,851,771.52/19,575.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,595.10

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