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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,714.88, 27,198.08 and 11,329.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,714.88, 27,198.08 and 11,329.60 is: 15,629.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,714.88 : 27,198.08 = 11,329.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,714.88/27,198.08 = 11,329.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,714.88x = 27,198.08 × 11,329.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,714.88x = 308,143,367.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,143,367.17/19,714.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,629.99

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