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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,631.44, 27,082.56 and 11,669.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,631.44, 27,082.56 and 11,669.32 is: 16,098.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,631.44 : 27,082.56 = 11,669.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,631.44/27,082.56 = 11,669.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,631.44x = 27,082.56 × 11,669.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,631.44x = 316,035,059.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,035,059.06/19,631.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,098.41

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