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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,999.32, 27,607.14 and 12,048.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,999.32, 27,607.14 and 12,048.36 is: 16,631.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,999.32 : 27,607.14 = 12,048.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,999.32/27,607.14 = 12,048.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,999.32x = 27,607.14 × 12,048.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,999.32x = 332,620,761.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,620,761.29/19,999.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,631.60

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