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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,846.08, 27,388.35 and 11,349.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,846.08, 27,388.35 and 11,349.59 is: 15,662.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,846.08 : 27,388.35 = 11,349.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,846.08/27,388.35 = 11,349.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,846.08x = 27,388.35 × 11,349.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,846.08x = 310,846,406.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,846,406.33/19,846.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,662.86

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