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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,992.06, 27,590.85 and 12,033

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,992.06, 27,590.85 and 12,033 is: 16,606.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,992.06 : 27,590.85 = 12,033 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,992.06/27,590.85 = 12,033/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,992.06x = 27,590.85 × 12,033
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,992.06x = 332,000,698.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,000,698.05/19,992.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,606.63

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