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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,757.62, 27,266.27 and 11,261.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,757.62, 27,266.27 and 11,261.09 is: 15,540.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,757.62 : 27,266.27 = 11,261.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,757.62/27,266.27 = 11,261.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,757.62x = 27,266.27 × 11,261.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,757.62x = 307,047,920.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,047,920.43/19,757.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,540.73

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