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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,732.36, 27,226.98 and 11,667.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,732.36, 27,226.98 and 11,667.28 is: 16,098.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,732.36 : 27,226.98 = 11,667.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,732.36/27,226.98 = 11,667.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,732.36x = 27,226.98 × 11,667.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,732.36x = 317,664,799.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,664,799.21/19,732.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,098.67

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