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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,686.72, 27,161.16 and 11,187.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,686.72, 27,161.16 and 11,187.84 is: 15,435.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,686.72 : 27,161.16 = 11,187.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,686.72/27,161.16 = 11,187.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,686.72x = 27,161.16 × 11,187.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,686.72x = 303,874,712.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,874,712.29/19,686.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,435.52

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