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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,983.36, 27,560.11 and 12,024.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,983.36, 27,560.11 and 12,024.10 is: 16,583.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,983.36 : 27,560.11 = 12,024.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,983.36/27,560.11 = 12,024.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,983.36x = 27,560.11 × 12,024.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,983.36x = 331,385,518.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,385,518.65/19,983.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,583.07

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