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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,675.84, 27,143.04 and 11,715.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,675.84, 27,143.04 and 11,715.52 is: 16,161.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,675.84 : 27,143.04 = 11,715.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,675.84/27,143.04 = 11,715.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,675.84x = 27,143.04 × 11,715.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,675.84x = 317,994,827.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,994,827.98/19,675.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,161.69

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