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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,676.64, 27,147.60 and 11,716.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,676.64, 27,147.60 and 11,716.32 is: 16,164.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,676.64 : 27,147.60 = 11,716.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,676.64/27,147.60 = 11,716.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,676.64x = 27,147.60 × 11,716.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,676.64x = 318,069,968.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,069,968.83/19,676.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,164.85

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