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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,675, 27,152.64 and 11,292.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,675, 27,152.64 and 11,292.04 is: 15,583.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,675 : 27,152.64 = 11,292.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,675/27,152.64 = 11,292.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,675x = 27,152.64 × 11,292.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,675x = 306,608,696.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,608,696.99/19,675
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,583.67

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