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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,773.72, 27,286.67 and 11,274.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,773.72, 27,286.67 and 11,274.59 is: 15,558.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,773.72 : 27,286.67 = 11,274.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,773.72/27,286.67 = 11,274.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,773.72x = 27,286.67 × 11,274.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,773.72x = 307,646,113.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,646,113.12/19,773.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,558.33

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