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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,958.71, 27,546.32 and 12,005.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,958.71, 27,546.32 and 12,005.32 is: 16,569.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,958.71 : 27,546.32 = 12,005.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,958.71/27,546.32 = 12,005.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,958.71x = 27,546.32 × 12,005.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,958.71x = 330,702,386.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,702,386.42/19,958.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,569.33

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