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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,686.47, 27,169.63 and 11,189.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,686.47, 27,169.63 and 11,189.87 is: 15,443.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,686.47 : 27,169.63 = 11,189.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,686.47/27,169.63 = 11,189.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,686.47x = 27,169.63 × 11,189.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,686.47x = 304,024,491.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,024,491.80/19,686.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,443.32

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