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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,869.32, 27,417.96 and 11,371.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,869.32, 27,417.96 and 11,371.52 is: 15,691.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,869.32 : 27,417.96 = 11,371.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,869.32/27,417.96 = 11,371.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,869.32x = 27,417.96 × 11,371.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,869.32x = 311,783,880.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,783,880.50/19,869.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,691.72

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