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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,666.28, 27,139.62 and 11,282.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,666.28, 27,139.62 and 11,282.28 is: 15,569.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,666.28 : 27,139.62 = 11,282.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,666.28/27,139.62 = 11,282.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,666.28x = 27,139.62 × 11,282.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,666.28x = 306,196,791.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,196,791.93/19,666.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,569.63

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