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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,716.56, 27,205.92 and 11,331.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,716.56, 27,205.92 and 11,331.44 is: 15,635.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,716.56 : 27,205.92 = 11,331.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,716.56/27,205.92 = 11,331.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,716.56x = 27,205.92 × 11,331.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,716.56x = 308,282,250.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,282,250.12/19,716.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,635.70

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