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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,757.44, 27,265.77 and 11,804.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,757.44, 27,265.77 and 11,804.26 is: 16,290.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,757.44 : 27,265.77 = 11,804.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,757.44/27,265.77 = 11,804.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,757.44x = 27,265.77 × 11,804.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,757.44x = 321,852,238.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,852,238.18/19,757.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,290.18

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