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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,806.76, 27,329.04 and 11,742.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,806.76, 27,329.04 and 11,742.96 is: 16,202.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,806.76 : 27,329.04 = 11,742.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,806.76/27,329.04 = 11,742.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,806.76x = 27,329.04 × 11,742.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,806.76x = 320,923,823.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,923,823.56/19,806.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,202.74

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