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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,824.68, 27,357.90 and 11,441

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,824.68, 27,357.90 and 11,441 is: 15,788.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,824.68 : 27,357.90 = 11,441 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,824.68/27,357.90 = 11,441/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,824.68x = 27,357.90 × 11,441
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,824.68x = 313,001,733.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,001,733.90/19,824.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,788.49

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