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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,616.23, 27,069.72 and 11,231.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,616.23, 27,069.72 and 11,231.11 is: 15,498.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,616.23 : 27,069.72 = 11,231.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,616.23/27,069.72 = 11,231.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,616.23x = 27,069.72 × 11,231.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,616.23x = 304,023,002.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,023,002.99/19,616.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,498.54

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