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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,596.97, 27,033.46 and 12,414.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,596.97, 27,033.46 and 12,414.22 is: 17,125.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,596.97 : 27,033.46 = 12,414.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,596.97/27,033.46 = 12,414.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,596.97x = 27,033.46 × 12,414.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,596.97x = 335,599,132.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,599,132.83/19,596.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,125.05

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