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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,756.08, 27,266.76 and 11,377.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,756.08, 27,266.76 and 11,377.44 is: 15,702.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,756.08 : 27,266.76 = 11,377.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,756.08/27,266.76 = 11,377.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,756.08x = 27,266.76 × 11,377.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,756.08x = 310,225,925.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,225,925.89/19,756.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,702.81

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