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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,751.14, 27,254.52 and 11,792.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,751.14, 27,254.52 and 11,792.28 is: 16,272.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,751.14 : 27,254.52 = 11,792.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,751.14/27,254.52 = 11,792.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,751.14x = 27,254.52 × 11,792.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,751.14x = 321,392,931.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,392,931.11/19,751.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,272.12

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