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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,600.08, 27,049.06 and 12,046.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,600.08, 27,049.06 and 12,046.74 is: 16,625.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,600.08 : 27,049.06 = 12,046.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,600.08/27,049.06 = 12,046.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,600.08x = 27,049.06 × 12,046.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,600.08x = 325,852,993.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,852,993.06/19,600.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,625.08

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