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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,632.58, 27,098.45 and 12,080.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,632.58, 27,098.45 and 12,080.14 is: 16,673.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,632.58 : 27,098.45 = 12,080.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,632.58/27,098.45 = 12,080.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,632.58x = 27,098.45 × 12,080.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,632.58x = 327,352,986.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,352,986.94/19,632.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,673.97

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