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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,658.88, 27,127.44 and 11,699.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,658.88, 27,127.44 and 11,699.82 is: 16,144.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,658.88 : 27,127.44 = 11,699.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,658.88/27,127.44 = 11,699.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,658.88x = 27,127.44 × 11,699.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,658.88x = 317,386,165.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,386,165.06/19,658.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,144.67

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