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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,965.65, 27,551.61 and 12,006.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,965.65, 27,551.61 and 12,006.34 is: 16,568.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,965.65 : 27,551.61 = 12,006.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,965.65/27,551.61 = 12,006.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,965.65x = 27,551.61 × 12,006.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,965.65x = 330,793,997.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,793,997.21/19,965.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,568.16

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