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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,614.74, 27,057.38 and 12,055.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,614.74, 27,057.38 and 12,055.82 is: 16,630.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,614.74 : 27,057.38 = 12,055.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,614.74/27,057.38 = 12,055.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,614.74x = 27,057.38 × 12,055.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,614.74x = 326,198,902.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,198,902.95/19,614.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,630.29

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