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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,668.33, 27,138.24 and 12,111.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,668.33, 27,138.24 and 12,111.84 is: 16,711.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,668.33 : 27,138.24 = 12,111.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,668.33/27,138.24 = 12,111.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,668.33x = 27,138.24 × 12,111.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,668.33x = 328,694,020.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,694,020.76/19,668.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,711.84

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