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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,775.27, 27,292.94 and 11,277.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,775.27, 27,292.94 and 11,277.41 is: 15,564.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,775.27 : 27,292.94 = 11,277.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,775.27/27,292.94 = 11,277.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,775.27x = 27,292.94 × 11,277.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,775.27x = 307,793,674.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,793,674.49/19,775.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,564.58

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