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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,650.96, 27,110.31 and 12,095.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,650.96, 27,110.31 and 12,095.01 is: 16,686.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,650.96 : 27,110.31 = 12,095.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,650.96/27,110.31 = 12,095.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,650.96x = 27,110.31 × 12,095.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,650.96x = 327,899,470.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,899,470.55/19,650.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,686.18

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