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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,598.73, 27,050.52 and 12,051.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,598.73, 27,050.52 and 12,051.55 is: 16,633.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,598.73 : 27,050.52 = 12,051.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,598.73/27,050.52 = 12,051.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,598.73x = 27,050.52 × 12,051.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,598.73x = 326,000,694.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,000,694.31/19,598.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,633.77

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