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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,775.28, 27,299.72 and 11,390.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,775.28, 27,299.72 and 11,390.16 is: 15,724.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,775.28 : 27,299.72 = 11,390.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,775.28/27,299.72 = 11,390.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,775.28x = 27,299.72 × 11,390.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,775.28x = 310,948,178.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,948,178.76/19,775.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,724.08

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