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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,614.52, 27,083.32 and 12,064.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,614.52, 27,083.32 and 12,064.37 is: 16,658.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,614.52 : 27,083.32 = 12,064.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,614.52/27,083.32 = 12,064.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,614.52x = 27,083.32 × 12,064.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,614.52x = 326,743,027.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,743,027.73/19,614.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,658.22

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