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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,730.63, 27,229.08 and 11,347.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,730.63, 27,229.08 and 11,347.13 is: 15,659.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,730.63 : 27,229.08 = 11,347.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,730.63/27,229.08 = 11,347.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,730.63x = 27,229.08 × 11,347.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,730.63x = 308,971,717.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,971,717.66/19,730.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,659.50

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