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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,659.26, 27,127.73 and 11,699.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,659.26, 27,127.73 and 11,699.93 is: 16,144.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,659.26 : 27,127.73 = 11,699.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,659.26/27,127.73 = 11,699.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,659.26x = 27,127.73 × 11,699.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,659.26x = 317,392,639.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,392,639.13/19,659.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,144.69

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