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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,838.64, 27,376.20 and 11,879.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,838.64, 27,376.20 and 11,879.04 is: 16,392.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,838.64 : 27,376.20 = 11,879.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,838.64/27,376.20 = 11,879.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,838.64x = 27,376.20 × 11,879.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,838.64x = 325,202,974.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,202,974.85/19,838.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,392.40

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