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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,994.16, 27,571.52 and 12,034.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,994.16, 27,571.52 and 12,034.80 is: 16,595.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,994.16 : 27,571.52 = 12,034.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,994.16/27,571.52 = 12,034.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,994.16x = 27,571.52 × 12,034.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,994.16x = 331,817,728.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,817,728.90/19,994.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,595.73

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