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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,748.97, 27,251.73 and 11,251.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,748.97, 27,251.73 and 11,251.53 is: 15,526.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,748.97 : 27,251.73 = 11,251.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,748.97/27,251.73 = 11,251.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,748.97x = 27,251.73 × 11,251.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,748.97x = 306,623,657.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,623,657.65/19,748.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,526.06

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