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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,639.68, 27,108.54 and 11,985.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,639.68, 27,108.54 and 11,985.72 is: 16,543.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,639.68 : 27,108.54 = 11,985.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,639.68/27,108.54 = 11,985.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,639.68x = 27,108.54 × 11,985.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,639.68x = 324,915,370.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,915,370.05/19,639.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,543.82

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