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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,792.29, 27,315.42 and 11,730.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,792.29, 27,315.42 and 11,730.75 is: 16,189.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,792.29 : 27,315.42 = 11,730.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,792.29/27,315.42 = 11,730.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,792.29x = 27,315.42 × 11,730.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,792.29x = 320,430,363.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,430,363.17/19,792.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,189.66

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