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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,732.62, 27,231.84 and 11,349.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,732.62, 27,231.84 and 11,349.12 is: 15,662.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,732.62 : 27,231.84 = 11,349.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,732.62/27,231.84 = 11,349.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,732.62x = 27,231.84 × 11,349.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,732.62x = 309,057,419.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,057,419.98/19,732.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,662.26

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