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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,865.58, 27,416.88 and 11,907.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,865.58, 27,416.88 and 11,907.54 is: 16,433.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,865.58 : 27,416.88 = 11,907.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,865.58/27,416.88 = 11,907.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,865.58x = 27,416.88 × 11,907.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,865.58x = 326,467,595.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,467,595.28/19,865.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,433.83

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