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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,614.24, 27,056.70 and 12,055.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,614.24, 27,056.70 and 12,055.32 is: 16,629.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,614.24 : 27,056.70 = 12,055.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,614.24/27,056.70 = 12,055.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,614.24x = 27,056.70 × 12,055.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,614.24x = 326,177,176.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,177,176.64/19,614.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,629.61

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