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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,593.24, 27,042.94 and 12,046.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,593.24, 27,042.94 and 12,046.04 is: 16,626.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,593.24 : 27,042.94 = 12,046.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,593.24/27,042.94 = 12,046.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,593.24x = 27,042.94 × 12,046.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,593.24x = 325,760,360.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,760,360.39/19,593.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,626.16

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