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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,650.62, 27,114.80 and 11,265.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,650.62, 27,114.80 and 11,265.50 is: 15,544.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,650.62 : 27,114.80 = 11,265.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,650.62/27,114.80 = 11,265.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,650.62x = 27,114.80 × 11,265.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,650.62x = 305,461,779.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,461,779.40/19,650.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,544.64

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