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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,773.64, 27,293.70 and 11,395.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,773.64, 27,293.70 and 11,395.72 is: 15,729.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,773.64 : 27,293.70 = 11,395.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,773.64/27,293.70 = 11,395.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,773.64x = 27,293.70 × 11,395.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,773.64x = 311,031,362.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,031,362.96/19,773.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,729.60

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