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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,983.64, 27,560.50 and 12,024.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,983.64, 27,560.50 and 12,024.39 is: 16,583.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,983.64 : 27,560.50 = 12,024.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,983.64/27,560.50 = 12,024.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,983.64x = 27,560.50 × 12,024.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,983.64x = 331,398,200.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,398,200.60/19,983.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,583.48

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