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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,614.75, 27,068.36 and 11,232.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,614.75, 27,068.36 and 11,232.87 is: 15,501.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,614.75 : 27,068.36 = 11,232.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,614.75/27,068.36 = 11,232.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,614.75x = 27,068.36 × 11,232.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,614.75x = 304,055,312.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,055,312.83/19,614.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,501.36

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