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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,761.75, 27,271.97 and 11,265.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,761.75, 27,271.97 and 11,265.21 is: 15,546.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,761.75 : 27,271.97 = 11,265.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,761.75/27,271.97 = 11,265.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,761.75x = 27,271.97 × 11,265.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,761.75x = 307,224,469.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,224,469.16/19,761.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,546.42

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