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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,865.70, 27,406.80 and 11,908.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,865.70, 27,406.80 and 11,908.68 is: 16,429.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,865.70 : 27,406.80 = 11,908.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,865.70/27,406.80 = 11,908.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,865.70x = 27,406.80 × 11,908.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,865.70x = 326,378,811.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,378,811.02/19,865.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,429.26

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