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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,744.96, 27,248.70 and 11,361.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,744.96, 27,248.70 and 11,361.46 is: 15,679.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,744.96 : 27,248.70 = 11,361.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,744.96/27,248.70 = 11,361.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,744.96x = 27,248.70 × 11,361.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,744.96x = 309,585,015.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,585,015.10/19,744.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,679.19

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