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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,660.69, 27,117.70 and 12,097.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,660.69, 27,117.70 and 12,097.10 is: 16,685.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,660.69 : 27,117.70 = 12,097.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,660.69/27,117.70 = 12,097.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,660.69x = 27,117.70 × 12,097.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,660.69x = 328,045,481.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,045,481.73/19,660.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,685.35

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