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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,630.76, 27,085.61 and 12,078.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,630.76, 27,085.61 and 12,078.32 is: 16,665.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,630.76 : 27,085.61 = 12,078.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,630.76/27,085.61 = 12,078.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,630.76x = 27,085.61 × 12,078.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,630.76x = 327,148,604.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,148,604.58/19,630.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,665.10

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