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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,962.27, 27,546.96 and 12,002.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,962.27, 27,546.96 and 12,002.96 is: 16,563.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,962.27 : 27,546.96 = 12,002.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,962.27/27,546.96 = 12,002.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,962.27x = 27,546.96 × 12,002.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,962.27x = 330,645,059.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,645,059.00/19,962.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,563.50

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