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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,617.53, 27,072.12 and 11,121.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,617.53, 27,072.12 and 11,121.29 is: 15,347.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,617.53 : 27,072.12 = 11,121.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,617.53/27,072.12 = 11,121.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,617.53x = 27,072.12 × 11,121.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,617.53x = 301,076,762.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,076,762.07/19,617.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,347.34

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