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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,668.84, 27,141.90 and 11,285.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,668.84, 27,141.90 and 11,285.34 is: 15,573.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,668.84 : 27,141.90 = 11,285.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,668.84/27,141.90 = 11,285.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,668.84x = 27,141.90 × 11,285.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,668.84x = 306,305,569.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,305,569.75/19,668.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,573.14

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