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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,621, 27,076.98 and 11,238.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,621, 27,076.98 and 11,238.04 is: 15,508.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,621 : 27,076.98 = 11,238.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,621/27,076.98 = 11,238.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,621x = 27,076.98 × 11,238.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,621x = 304,292,184.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,292,184.32/19,621
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,508.50

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