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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,712.91, 27,199.76 and 11,327.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,712.91, 27,199.76 and 11,327.79 is: 15,630.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,712.91 : 27,199.76 = 11,327.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,712.91/27,199.76 = 11,327.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,712.91x = 27,199.76 × 11,327.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,712.91x = 308,113,112.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,113,112.69/19,712.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,630.02

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