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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,705.68, 27,186.84 and 11,317.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,705.68, 27,186.84 and 11,317.32 is: 15,613.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,705.68 : 27,186.84 = 11,317.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,705.68/27,186.84 = 11,317.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,705.68x = 27,186.84 × 11,317.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,705.68x = 307,682,168.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,682,168.07/19,705.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,613.88

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