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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,867.68, 27,417.24 and 11,484

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,867.68, 27,417.24 and 11,484 is: 15,847.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,867.68 : 27,417.24 = 11,484 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,867.68/27,417.24 = 11,484/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,867.68x = 27,417.24 × 11,484
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,867.68x = 314,859,584.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,859,584.16/19,867.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,847.83

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