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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,610.52, 27,052.38 and 12,145.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,610.52, 27,052.38 and 12,145.56 is: 16,754.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,610.52 : 27,052.38 = 12,145.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,610.52/27,052.38 = 12,145.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,610.52x = 27,052.38 × 12,145.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,610.52x = 328,566,304.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,566,304.43/19,610.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,754.59

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