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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,571.38, 27,010.32 and 11,186.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,571.38, 27,010.32 and 11,186.26 is: 15,438.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,571.38 : 27,010.32 = 11,186.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,571.38/27,010.32 = 11,186.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,571.38x = 27,010.32 × 11,186.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,571.38x = 302,144,462.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,144,462.20/19,571.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,438.08

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