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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,697.88, 27,187.74 and 11,319.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,697.88, 27,187.74 and 11,319.24 is: 15,623.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,697.88 : 27,187.74 = 11,319.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,697.88/27,187.74 = 11,319.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,697.88x = 27,187.74 × 11,319.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,697.88x = 307,744,554.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,744,554.12/19,697.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,623.23

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