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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,664.46, 27,139.14 and 12,109.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,664.46, 27,139.14 and 12,109.29 is: 16,712.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,664.46 : 27,139.14 = 12,109.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,664.46/27,139.14 = 12,109.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,664.46x = 27,139.14 × 12,109.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,664.46x = 328,635,716.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,635,716.61/19,664.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,712.17

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