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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,994.96, 27,587.40 and 12,034.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,994.96, 27,587.40 and 12,034.64 is: 16,604.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,994.96 : 27,587.40 = 12,034.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,994.96/27,587.40 = 12,034.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,994.96x = 27,587.40 × 12,034.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,994.96x = 332,004,427.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,004,427.54/19,994.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,604.41

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