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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,859.67, 27,398.52 and 11,902.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,859.67, 27,398.52 and 11,902.68 is: 16,421.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,859.67 : 27,398.52 = 11,902.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,859.67/27,398.52 = 11,902.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,859.67x = 27,398.52 × 11,902.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,859.67x = 326,115,816.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,115,816.03/19,859.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,421.01

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