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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,858.64, 27,407.12 and 11,361.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,858.64, 27,407.12 and 11,361.56 is: 15,680.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,858.64 : 27,407.12 = 11,361.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,858.64/27,407.12 = 11,361.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,858.64x = 27,407.12 × 11,361.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,858.64x = 311,387,638.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,387,638.31/19,858.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,680.21

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