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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,983.05, 27,559.68 and 12,023.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,983.05, 27,559.68 and 12,023.79 is: 16,582.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,983.05 : 27,559.68 = 12,023.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,983.05/27,559.68 = 12,023.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,983.05x = 27,559.68 × 12,023.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,983.05x = 331,371,804.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,371,804.79/19,983.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,582.64

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