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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,844.24, 27,387.48 and 11,349.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,844.24, 27,387.48 and 11,349.44 is: 15,663.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,844.24 : 27,387.48 = 11,349.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,844.24/27,387.48 = 11,349.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,844.24x = 27,387.48 × 11,349.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,844.24x = 310,832,561.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,832,561.01/19,844.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,663.62

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