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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,714.96, 27,206.58 and 11,757.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,714.96, 27,206.58 and 11,757.52 is: 16,225.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,714.96 : 27,206.58 = 11,757.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,714.96/27,206.58 = 11,757.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,714.96x = 27,206.58 × 11,757.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,714.96x = 319,881,908.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,881,908.48/19,714.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,225.34

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