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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,750.89, 27,256.66 and 11,791.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,750.89, 27,256.66 and 11,791.63 is: 16,272.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,750.89 : 27,256.66 = 11,791.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,750.89/27,256.66 = 11,791.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,750.89x = 27,256.66 × 11,791.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,750.89x = 321,400,449.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,400,449.76/19,750.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,272.71

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