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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,715.88, 27,206.28 and 11,215.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,715.88, 27,206.28 and 11,215.74 is: 15,476.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,715.88 : 27,206.28 = 11,215.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,715.88/27,206.28 = 11,215.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,715.88x = 27,206.28 × 11,215.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,715.88x = 305,138,562.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,138,562.85/19,715.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,476.79

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