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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,681.92, 27,154.44 and 11,725.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,681.92, 27,154.44 and 11,725.56 is: 16,177.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,681.92 : 27,154.44 = 11,725.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,681.92/27,154.44 = 11,725.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,681.92x = 27,154.44 × 11,725.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,681.92x = 318,401,015.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,401,015.49/19,681.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,177.34

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