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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,732.59, 27,231.94 and 11,234.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,732.59, 27,231.94 and 11,234.88 is: 15,504.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,732.59 : 27,231.94 = 11,234.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,732.59/27,231.94 = 11,234.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,732.59x = 27,231.94 × 11,234.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,732.59x = 305,947,441.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,947,441.91/19,732.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,504.68

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