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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,650.87, 27,115.16 and 11,265.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,650.87, 27,115.16 and 11,265.75 is: 15,544.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,650.87 : 27,115.16 = 11,265.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,650.87/27,115.16 = 11,265.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,650.87x = 27,115.16 × 11,265.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,650.87x = 305,472,557.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,472,557.44/19,650.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,544.99

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