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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,693.13, 27,171.67 and 12,034.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,693.13, 27,171.67 and 12,034.45 is: 16,604.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,693.13 : 27,171.67 = 12,034.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,693.13/27,171.67 = 12,034.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,693.13x = 27,171.67 × 12,034.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,693.13x = 326,995,908.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,995,908.00/19,693.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,604.57

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