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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,607.64, 27,058.38 and 11,948.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,607.64, 27,058.38 and 11,948.70 is: 16,489.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,607.64 : 27,058.38 = 11,948.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,607.64/27,058.38 = 11,948.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,607.64x = 27,058.38 × 11,948.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,607.64x = 323,312,465.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,312,465.11/19,607.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,489.11

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