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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,720.33, 27,219.41 and 11,762.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,720.33, 27,219.41 and 11,762.89 is: 16,235.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,720.33 : 27,219.41 = 11,762.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,720.33/27,219.41 = 11,762.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,720.33x = 27,219.41 × 11,762.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,720.33x = 320,178,842.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,178,842.94/19,720.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,235.98

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