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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,656.54, 27,119.34 and 11,157.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,656.54, 27,119.34 and 11,157.75 is: 15,393.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,656.54 : 27,119.34 = 11,157.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,656.54/27,119.34 = 11,157.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,656.54x = 27,119.34 × 11,157.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,656.54x = 302,590,815.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,590,815.89/19,656.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,393.90

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