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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,795.17, 27,317.52 and 11,411.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,795.17, 27,317.52 and 11,411.67 is: 15,748.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,795.17 : 27,317.52 = 11,411.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,795.17/27,317.52 = 11,411.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,795.17x = 27,317.52 × 11,411.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,795.17x = 311,738,523.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,738,523.46/19,795.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,748.21

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