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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,797.92, 27,314.34 and 11,293.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,797.92, 27,314.34 and 11,293.94 is: 15,581.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,797.92 : 27,314.34 = 11,293.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,797.92/27,314.34 = 11,293.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,797.92x = 27,314.34 × 11,293.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,797.92x = 308,486,517.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,486,517.10/19,797.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,581.76

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