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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,814.29, 27,342.57 and 11,856.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,814.29, 27,342.57 and 11,856.45 is: 16,361.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,814.29 : 27,342.57 = 11,856.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,814.29/27,342.57 = 11,856.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,814.29x = 27,342.57 × 11,856.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,814.29x = 324,185,814.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,185,814.08/19,814.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,361.21

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