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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,623.17, 27,077.01 and 12,070.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,623.17, 27,077.01 and 12,070.73 is: 16,655.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,623.17 : 27,077.01 = 12,070.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,623.17/27,077.01 = 12,070.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,623.17x = 27,077.01 × 12,070.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,623.17x = 326,839,276.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,839,276.92/19,623.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,655.78

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