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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,747.08, 27,251.15 and 11,249.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,747.08, 27,251.15 and 11,249.08 is: 15,523.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,747.08 : 27,251.15 = 11,249.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,747.08/27,251.15 = 11,249.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,747.08x = 27,251.15 × 11,249.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,747.08x = 306,550,366.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,550,366.44/19,747.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,523.83

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