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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,666.46, 27,141.90 and 12,111.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,666.46, 27,141.90 and 12,111.30 is: 16,714.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,666.46 : 27,141.90 = 12,111.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,666.46/27,141.90 = 12,111.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,666.46x = 27,141.90 × 12,111.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,666.46x = 328,723,693.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,723,693.47/19,666.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,714.94

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