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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,598.58, 27,046.98 and 12,045.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,598.58, 27,046.98 and 12,045.24 is: 16,623.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,598.58 : 27,046.98 = 12,045.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,598.58/27,046.98 = 12,045.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,598.58x = 27,046.98 × 12,045.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,598.58x = 325,787,365.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,787,365.38/19,598.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,623.01

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