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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,744.32, 27,246.34 and 11,683.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,744.32, 27,246.34 and 11,683.20 is: 16,122.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,744.32 : 27,246.34 = 11,683.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,744.32/27,246.34 = 11,683.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,744.32x = 27,246.34 × 11,683.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,744.32x = 318,324,439.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,324,439.49/19,744.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,122.33

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