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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,603.73, 27,057.42 and 12,056.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,603.73, 27,057.42 and 12,056.55 is: 16,640.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,603.73 : 27,057.42 = 12,056.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,603.73/27,057.42 = 12,056.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,603.73x = 27,057.42 × 12,056.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,603.73x = 326,219,137.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,219,137.10/19,603.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,640.67

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