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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,671.33, 27,146.55 and 11,713.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,671.33, 27,146.55 and 11,713.89 is: 16,165.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,671.33 : 27,146.55 = 11,713.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,671.33/27,146.55 = 11,713.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,671.33x = 27,146.55 × 11,713.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,671.33x = 317,991,700.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,991,700.58/19,671.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,165.24

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