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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,714.92, 27,202.52 and 11,329.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,714.92, 27,202.52 and 11,329.80 is: 15,632.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,714.92 : 27,202.52 = 11,329.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,714.92/27,202.52 = 11,329.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,714.92x = 27,202.52 × 11,329.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,714.92x = 308,199,111.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,199,111.10/19,714.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,632.79

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