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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,612.43, 27,065.75 and 12,063.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,612.43, 27,065.75 and 12,063.20 is: 16,647.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,612.43 : 27,065.75 = 12,063.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,612.43/27,065.75 = 12,063.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,612.43x = 27,065.75 × 12,063.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,612.43x = 326,499,555.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,499,555.40/19,612.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,647.58

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