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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,732.26, 27,230.50 and 11,348.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,732.26, 27,230.50 and 11,348.76 is: 15,661.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,732.26 : 27,230.50 = 11,348.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,732.26/27,230.50 = 11,348.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,732.26x = 27,230.50 × 11,348.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,732.26x = 309,032,409.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,032,409.18/19,732.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,661.28

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