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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,744.16, 27,251.02 and 11,246.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,744.16, 27,251.02 and 11,246.84 is: 15,522.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,744.16 : 27,251.02 = 11,246.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,744.16/27,251.02 = 11,246.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,744.16x = 27,251.02 × 11,246.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,744.16x = 306,487,861.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,487,861.78/19,744.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,522.96

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