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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,613.83, 27,082.36 and 12,063.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,613.83, 27,082.36 and 12,063.67 is: 16,657.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,613.83 : 27,082.36 = 12,063.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,613.83/27,082.36 = 12,063.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,613.83x = 27,082.36 × 12,063.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,613.83x = 326,712,653.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,712,653.86/19,613.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,657.26

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