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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,748.11, 27,255.36 and 12,095.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,748.11, 27,255.36 and 12,095.95 is: 16,694.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,748.11 : 27,255.36 = 12,095.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,748.11/27,255.36 = 12,095.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,748.11x = 27,255.36 × 12,095.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,748.11x = 329,679,471.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,679,471.79/19,748.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,694.23

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