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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,695.96, 27,174.42 and 11,197.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,695.96, 27,174.42 and 11,197.44 is: 15,449.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,695.96 : 27,174.42 = 11,197.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,695.96/27,174.42 = 11,197.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,695.96x = 27,174.42 × 11,197.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,695.96x = 304,283,937.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,283,937.48/19,695.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,449.05

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