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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,774.56, 27,291.42 and 11,391.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,774.56, 27,291.42 and 11,391.06 is: 15,721.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,774.56 : 27,291.42 = 11,391.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,774.56/27,291.42 = 11,391.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,774.56x = 27,291.42 × 11,391.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,774.56x = 310,878,202.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,878,202.71/19,774.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,721.12

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