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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,768.24, 27,282.45 and 11,037.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,768.24, 27,282.45 and 11,037.79 is: 15,233.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,768.24 : 27,282.45 = 11,037.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,768.24/27,282.45 = 11,037.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,768.24x = 27,282.45 × 11,037.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,768.24x = 301,137,953.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,137,953.79/19,768.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,233.42

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