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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,624.67, 27,079.08 and 12,072.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,624.67, 27,079.08 and 12,072.23 is: 16,657.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,624.67 : 27,079.08 = 12,072.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,624.67/27,079.08 = 12,072.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,624.67x = 27,079.08 × 12,072.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,624.67x = 326,904,881.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,904,881.95/19,624.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,657.85

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