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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,612.24, 27,053.94 and 12,053.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,612.24, 27,053.94 and 12,053.32 is: 16,626.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,612.24 : 27,053.94 = 12,053.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,612.24/27,053.94 = 12,053.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,612.24x = 27,053.94 × 12,053.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,612.24x = 326,089,796.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,089,796.08/19,612.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,626.85

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