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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,639.62, 27,088.68 and 12,076.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,639.62, 27,088.68 and 12,076.05 is: 16,656.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,639.62 : 27,088.68 = 12,076.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,639.62/27,088.68 = 12,076.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,639.62x = 27,088.68 × 12,076.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,639.62x = 327,124,118.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,124,118.67/19,639.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,656.34

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