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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,636.44, 27,087.96 and 11,673

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,636.44, 27,087.96 and 11,673 is: 16,102.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,636.44 : 27,087.96 = 11,673 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,636.44/27,087.96 = 11,673/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,636.44x = 27,087.96 × 11,673
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,636.44x = 316,197,757.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,197,757.08/19,636.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,102.60

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