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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,694.63, 27,176.15 and 12,041.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,694.63, 27,176.15 and 12,041.75 is: 16,616.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,694.63 : 27,176.15 = 12,041.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,694.63/27,176.15 = 12,041.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,694.63x = 27,176.15 × 12,041.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,694.63x = 327,248,298.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,248,298.49/19,694.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,616.12

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