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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,792.15, 27,316.34 and 11,294.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,792.15, 27,316.34 and 11,294.44 is: 15,588.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,792.15 : 27,316.34 = 11,294.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,792.15/27,316.34 = 11,294.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,792.15x = 27,316.34 × 11,294.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,792.15x = 308,522,680.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,522,680.74/19,792.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,588.14

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