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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,623.86, 27,088.77 and 12,073.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,623.86, 27,088.77 and 12,073.28 is: 16,665.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,623.86 : 27,088.77 = 12,073.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,623.86/27,088.77 = 12,073.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,623.86x = 27,088.77 × 12,073.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,623.86x = 327,050,305.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,050,305.07/19,623.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,665.95

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