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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,867.32, 27,415.20 and 11,369.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,867.32, 27,415.20 and 11,369.52 is: 15,688.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,867.32 : 27,415.20 = 11,369.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,867.32/27,415.20 = 11,369.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,867.32x = 27,415.20 × 11,369.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,867.32x = 311,697,664.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,697,664.70/19,867.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,688.96

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