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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,591.96, 27,036.93 and 11,208.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,591.96, 27,036.93 and 11,208.46 is: 15,467.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,591.96 : 27,036.93 = 11,208.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,591.96/27,036.93 = 11,208.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,591.96x = 27,036.93 × 11,208.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,591.96x = 303,042,348.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,042,348.43/19,591.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,467.69

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