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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,835.94, 27,366.48 and 11,331.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,835.94, 27,366.48 and 11,331.96 is: 15,634.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,835.94 : 27,366.48 = 11,331.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,835.94/27,366.48 = 11,331.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,835.94x = 27,366.48 × 11,331.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,835.94x = 310,115,856.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,115,856.70/19,835.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,634.04

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