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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,866.61, 27,423.73 and 11,907.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,866.61, 27,423.73 and 11,907.30 is: 16,436.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,866.61 : 27,423.73 = 11,907.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,866.61/27,423.73 = 11,907.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,866.61x = 27,423.73 × 11,907.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,866.61x = 326,542,580.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,542,580.23/19,866.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,436.75

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