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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,611.24, 27,052.56 and 12,052.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,611.24, 27,052.56 and 12,052.32 is: 16,625.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,611.24 : 27,052.56 = 12,052.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,611.24/27,052.56 = 12,052.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,611.24x = 27,052.56 × 12,052.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,611.24x = 326,046,109.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,046,109.94/19,611.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,625.47

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