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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,777.73, 27,292.83 and 11,817.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,777.73, 27,292.83 and 11,817.05 is: 16,307.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,777.73 : 27,292.83 = 11,817.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,777.73/27,292.83 = 11,817.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,777.73x = 27,292.83 × 11,817.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,777.73x = 322,520,736.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,520,736.75/19,777.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,307.27

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