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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,602.23, 27,055.35 and 12,055.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,602.23, 27,055.35 and 12,055.05 is: 16,638.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,602.23 : 27,055.35 = 12,055.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,602.23/27,055.35 = 12,055.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,602.23x = 27,055.35 × 12,055.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,602.23x = 326,153,597.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,153,597.02/19,602.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,638.60

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