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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,711.88, 27,207.08 and 11,333.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,711.88, 27,207.08 and 11,333.24 is: 15,642.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,711.88 : 27,207.08 = 11,333.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,711.88/27,207.08 = 11,333.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,711.88x = 27,207.08 × 11,333.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,711.88x = 308,344,367.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,344,367.34/19,711.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,642.57

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