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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,659.68, 27,129.12 and 11,160.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,659.68, 27,129.12 and 11,160.80 is: 15,401.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,659.68 : 27,129.12 = 11,160.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,659.68/27,129.12 = 11,160.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,659.68x = 27,129.12 × 11,160.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,659.68x = 302,782,682.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,782,682.50/19,659.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,401.20

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