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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,844.36, 27,380.94 and 11,456

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,844.36, 27,380.94 and 11,456 is: 15,806.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,844.36 : 27,380.94 = 11,456 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,844.36/27,380.94 = 11,456/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,844.36x = 27,380.94 × 11,456
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,844.36x = 313,676,048.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,676,048.64/19,844.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,806.81

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