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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,652.46, 27,112.36 and 12,096.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,652.46, 27,112.36 and 12,096.51 is: 16,688.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,652.46 : 27,112.36 = 12,096.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,652.46/27,112.36 = 12,096.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,652.46x = 27,112.36 × 12,096.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,652.46x = 327,964,933.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,964,933.86/19,652.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,688.24

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