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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,608.94, 27,064.52 and 12,061.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,608.94, 27,064.52 and 12,061.63 is: 16,647.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,608.94 : 27,064.52 = 12,061.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,608.94/27,064.52 = 12,061.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,608.94x = 27,064.52 × 12,061.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,608.94x = 326,442,226.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,442,226.37/19,608.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,647.62

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