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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,787.49, 27,303.48 and 11,289.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,787.49, 27,303.48 and 11,289.63 is: 15,577.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,787.49 : 27,303.48 = 11,289.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,787.49/27,303.48 = 11,289.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,787.49x = 27,303.48 × 11,289.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,787.49x = 308,246,135.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,246,135.72/19,787.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,577.83

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