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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,645.56, 27,111.06 and 11,262

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,645.56, 27,111.06 and 11,262 is: 15,541.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,645.56 : 27,111.06 = 11,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,645.56/27,111.06 = 11,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,645.56x = 27,111.06 × 11,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,645.56x = 305,324,757.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,324,757.72/19,645.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,541.67

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