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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,770, 27,287.46 and 11,391.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,770, 27,287.46 and 11,391.36 is: 15,722.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,770 : 27,287.46 = 11,391.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,770/27,287.46 = 11,391.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,770x = 27,287.46 × 11,391.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,770x = 310,841,280.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,841,280.35/19,770
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,722.88

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