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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,778.61, 27,293.43 and 11,278.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,778.61, 27,293.43 and 11,278.47 is: 15,563.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,778.61 : 27,293.43 = 11,278.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,778.61/27,293.43 = 11,278.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,778.61x = 27,293.43 × 11,278.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,778.61x = 307,828,131.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,828,131.45/19,778.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,563.69

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