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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,618.83, 27,066.56 and 12,059.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,618.83, 27,066.56 and 12,059.10 is: 16,636.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,618.83 : 27,066.56 = 12,059.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,618.83/27,066.56 = 12,059.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,618.83x = 27,066.56 × 12,059.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,618.83x = 326,398,293.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,398,293.40/19,618.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,636.99

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