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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,797.36, 27,323.64 and 11,301

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,797.36, 27,323.64 and 11,301 is: 15,597.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,797.36 : 27,323.64 = 11,301 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,797.36/27,323.64 = 11,301/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,797.36x = 27,323.64 × 11,301
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,797.36x = 308,784,455.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,784,455.64/19,797.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,597.25

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