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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,865.16, 27,412.56 and 11,903.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,865.16, 27,412.56 and 11,903.40 is: 16,425.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,865.16 : 27,412.56 = 11,903.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,865.16/27,412.56 = 11,903.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,865.16x = 27,412.56 × 11,903.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,865.16x = 326,302,666.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,302,666.70/19,865.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,425.88

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