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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,586.97, 27,033.35 and 11,633.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,586.97, 27,033.35 and 11,633.49 is: 16,056.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,586.97 : 27,033.35 = 11,633.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,586.97/27,033.35 = 11,633.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,586.97x = 27,033.35 × 11,633.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,586.97x = 314,492,148.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,492,148.72/19,586.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,056.19

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