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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,659, 27,129.15 and 11,701.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,659, 27,129.15 and 11,701.02 is: 16,147.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,659 : 27,129.15 = 11,701.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,659/27,129.15 = 11,701.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,659x = 27,129.15 × 11,701.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,659x = 317,438,726.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,438,726.73/19,659
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,147.25

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