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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,832.42, 27,366.71 and 11,874.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,832.42, 27,366.71 and 11,874.44 is: 16,385.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,832.42 : 27,366.71 = 11,874.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,832.42/27,366.71 = 11,874.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,832.42x = 27,366.71 × 11,874.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,832.42x = 324,964,159.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,964,159.69/19,832.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,385.51

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