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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,836.36, 27,369.90 and 11,448

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,836.36, 27,369.90 and 11,448 is: 15,795.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,836.36 : 27,369.90 = 11,448 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,836.36/27,369.90 = 11,448/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,836.36x = 27,369.90 × 11,448
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,836.36x = 313,330,615.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,330,615.20/19,836.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,795.77

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