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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,623.88, 27,079.86 and 11,240.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,623.88, 27,079.86 and 11,240.92 is: 15,511.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,623.88 : 27,079.86 = 11,240.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,623.88/27,079.86 = 11,240.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,623.88x = 27,079.86 × 11,240.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,623.88x = 304,402,539.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,402,539.87/19,623.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,511.84

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