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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,605.36, 27,046.26 and 11,217

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,605.36, 27,046.26 and 11,217 is: 15,474.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,605.36 : 27,046.26 = 11,217 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,605.36/27,046.26 = 11,217/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,605.36x = 27,046.26 × 11,217
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,605.36x = 303,377,898.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,377,898.42/19,605.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,474.23

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