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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,655.64, 27,125.37 and 11,272.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,655.64, 27,125.37 and 11,272.14 is: 15,555.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,655.64 : 27,125.37 = 11,272.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,655.64/27,125.37 = 11,272.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,655.64x = 27,125.37 × 11,272.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,655.64x = 305,760,968.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,760,968.19/19,655.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,555.89

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