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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,611.59, 27,071.15 and 12,068.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,611.59, 27,071.15 and 12,068.06 is: 16,658.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,611.59 : 27,071.15 = 12,068.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,611.59/27,071.15 = 12,068.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,611.59x = 27,071.15 × 12,068.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,611.59x = 326,696,066.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,696,066.77/19,611.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,658.32

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