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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,655.93, 27,125.08 and 11,698.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,655.93, 27,125.08 and 11,698.09 is: 16,143.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,655.93 : 27,125.08 = 11,698.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,655.93/27,125.08 = 11,698.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,655.93x = 27,125.08 × 11,698.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,655.93x = 317,311,530.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,311,530.04/19,655.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,143.30

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