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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,713.46, 27,199.38 and 11,215.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,713.46, 27,199.38 and 11,215.66 is: 15,474.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,713.46 : 27,199.38 = 11,215.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,713.46/27,199.38 = 11,215.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,713.46x = 27,199.38 × 11,215.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,713.46x = 305,058,998.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,058,998.29/19,713.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,474.66

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