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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,997.04, 27,596.88 and 12,041.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,997.04, 27,596.88 and 12,041.76 is: 16,618.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,997.04 : 27,596.88 = 12,041.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,997.04/27,596.88 = 12,041.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,997.04x = 27,596.88 × 12,041.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,997.04x = 332,315,005.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,315,005.71/19,997.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,618.21

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