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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,961.27, 27,545.58 and 12,001.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,961.27, 27,545.58 and 12,001.96 is: 16,562.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,961.27 : 27,545.58 = 12,001.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,961.27/27,545.58 = 12,001.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,961.27x = 27,545.58 × 12,001.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,961.27x = 330,600,949.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,600,949.34/19,961.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,562.12

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