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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,628.52, 27,087.62 and 11,245

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,628.52, 27,087.62 and 11,245 is: 15,518.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,628.52 : 27,087.62 = 11,245 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,628.52/27,087.62 = 11,245/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,628.52x = 27,087.62 × 11,245
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,628.52x = 304,600,286.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,600,286.90/19,628.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,518.25

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