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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,795.44, 27,317.95 and 11,298.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,795.44, 27,317.95 and 11,298.73 is: 15,592.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,795.44 : 27,317.95 = 11,298.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,795.44/27,317.95 = 11,298.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,795.44x = 27,317.95 × 11,298.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,795.44x = 308,658,004.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,658,004.61/19,795.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,592.38

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