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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,618.88, 27,081.90 and 12,068.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,618.88, 27,081.90 and 12,068.24 is: 16,658.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,618.88 : 27,081.90 = 12,068.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,618.88/27,081.90 = 12,068.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,618.88x = 27,081.90 × 12,068.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,618.88x = 326,830,733.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,830,733.45/19,618.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,658.99

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