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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,659.74, 27,135.59 and 11,700.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,659.74, 27,135.59 and 11,700.43 is: 16,149.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,659.74 : 27,135.59 = 11,700.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,659.74/27,135.59 = 11,700.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,659.74x = 27,135.59 × 11,700.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,659.74x = 317,497,944.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,497,944.96/19,659.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,149.66

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