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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,620.36, 27,083.94 and 12,069.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,620.36, 27,083.94 and 12,069.75 is: 16,661.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,620.36 : 27,083.94 = 12,069.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,620.36/27,083.94 = 12,069.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,620.36x = 27,083.94 × 12,069.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,620.36x = 326,896,384.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,896,384.82/19,620.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,661.08

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