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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,652.04, 27,119.34 and 11,268

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,652.04, 27,119.34 and 11,268 is: 15,549.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,652.04 : 27,119.34 = 11,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,652.04/27,119.34 = 11,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,652.04x = 27,119.34 × 11,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,652.04x = 305,580,723.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,580,723.12/19,652.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,549.57

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