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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,608.83, 27,067.33 and 12,065.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,608.83, 27,067.33 and 12,065.28 is: 16,654.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,608.83 : 27,067.33 = 12,065.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,608.83/27,067.33 = 12,065.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,608.83x = 27,067.33 × 12,065.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,608.83x = 326,574,915.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,574,915.30/19,608.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,654.48

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