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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,774.34, 27,288.39 and 11,277.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,774.34, 27,288.39 and 11,277.85 is: 15,563.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,774.34 : 27,288.39 = 11,277.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,774.34/27,288.39 = 11,277.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,774.34x = 27,288.39 × 11,277.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,774.34x = 307,754,258.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,754,258.65/19,774.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,563.31

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