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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,607.94, 27,063.14 and 12,060.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,607.94, 27,063.14 and 12,060.63 is: 16,646.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,607.94 : 27,063.14 = 12,060.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,607.94/27,063.14 = 12,060.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,607.94x = 27,063.14 × 12,060.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,607.94x = 326,398,457.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,398,457.88/19,607.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,646.24

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