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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,693.22, 27,171.72 and 12,034.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,693.22, 27,171.72 and 12,034.53 is: 16,604.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,693.22 : 27,171.72 = 12,034.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,693.22/27,171.72 = 12,034.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,693.22x = 27,171.72 × 12,034.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,693.22x = 326,998,879.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,998,879.49/19,693.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,604.65

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