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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,700.82, 27,187.65 and 12,045.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,700.82, 27,187.65 and 12,045.24 is: 16,622.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,700.82 : 27,187.65 = 12,045.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,700.82/27,187.65 = 12,045.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,700.82x = 27,187.65 × 12,045.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,700.82x = 327,481,769.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,481,769.29/19,700.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,622.75

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