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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,661.69, 27,119.08 and 12,098.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,661.69, 27,119.08 and 12,098.10 is: 16,686.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,661.69 : 27,119.08 = 12,098.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,661.69/27,119.08 = 12,098.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,661.69x = 27,119.08 × 12,098.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,661.69x = 328,089,341.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,089,341.75/19,661.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,686.73

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