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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,967.26, 27,565.61 and 12,011.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,967.26, 27,565.61 and 12,011.26 is: 16,582.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,967.26 : 27,565.61 = 12,011.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,967.26/27,565.61 = 12,011.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,967.26x = 27,565.61 × 12,011.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,967.26x = 331,097,708.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,097,708.77/19,967.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,582.03

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