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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,658.70, 27,124.77 and 11,699.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,658.70, 27,124.77 and 11,699.37 is: 16,142.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,658.70 : 27,124.77 = 11,699.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,658.70/27,124.77 = 11,699.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,658.70x = 27,124.77 × 11,699.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,658.70x = 317,342,720.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,342,720.39/19,658.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,142.61

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