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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,761.96, 27,273.86 and 11,380.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,761.96, 27,273.86 and 11,380.08 is: 15,705.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,761.96 : 27,273.86 = 11,380.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,761.96/27,273.86 = 11,380.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,761.96x = 27,273.86 × 11,380.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,761.96x = 310,378,708.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,378,708.71/19,761.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,705.87

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