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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,972.62, 27,553.50 and 12,010.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,972.62, 27,553.50 and 12,010.32 is: 16,569.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,972.62 : 27,553.50 = 12,010.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,972.62/27,553.50 = 12,010.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,972.62x = 27,553.50 × 12,010.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,972.62x = 330,926,352.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,926,352.12/19,972.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,569.00

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