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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,623.85, 27,079.50 and 11,126.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,623.85, 27,079.50 and 11,126.14 is: 15,353.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,623.85 : 27,079.50 = 11,126.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,623.85/27,079.50 = 11,126.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,623.85x = 27,079.50 × 11,126.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,623.85x = 301,290,308.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,290,308.13/19,623.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,353.27

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