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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,611, 27,085.46 and 13,312.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,611, 27,085.46 and 13,312.44 is: 18,386.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,611 : 27,085.46 = 13,312.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,611/27,085.46 = 13,312.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,611x = 27,085.46 × 13,312.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,611x = 360,573,494.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,573,494.56/19,611
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,386.29

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