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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,667.97, 27,136.98 and 12,015.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,667.97, 27,136.98 and 12,015.27 is: 16,578.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,667.97 : 27,136.98 = 12,015.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,667.97/27,136.98 = 12,015.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,667.97x = 27,136.98 × 12,015.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,667.97x = 326,058,141.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,058,141.68/19,667.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,578.13

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