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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,644.80, 27,106.85 and 12,092.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,644.80, 27,106.85 and 12,092.36 is: 16,685.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,644.80 : 27,106.85 = 12,092.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,644.80/27,106.85 = 12,092.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,644.80x = 27,106.85 × 12,092.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,644.80x = 327,785,683.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,785,683.36/19,644.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,685.63

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