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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,770.58, 27,278.94 and 11,811.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,770.58, 27,278.94 and 11,811.26 is: 16,296.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,770.58 : 27,278.94 = 11,811.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,770.58/27,278.94 = 11,811.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,770.58x = 27,278.94 × 11,811.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,770.58x = 322,198,652.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,198,652.86/19,770.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,296.87

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