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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,993.96, 27,586.02 and 12,033.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,993.96, 27,586.02 and 12,033.64 is: 16,603.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,993.96 : 27,586.02 = 12,033.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,993.96/27,586.02 = 12,033.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,993.96x = 27,586.02 × 12,033.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,993.96x = 331,960,233.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,960,233.71/19,993.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,603.03

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