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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,615.92, 27,068 and 11,117.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,615.92, 27,068 and 11,117.36 is: 15,340.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,615.92 : 27,068 = 11,117.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,615.92/27,068 = 11,117.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,615.92x = 27,068 × 11,117.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,615.92x = 300,924,700.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,924,700.48/19,615.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,340.84

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