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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,869.70, 27,422.57 and 11,916.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,869.70, 27,422.57 and 11,916.30 is: 16,445.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,869.70 : 27,422.57 = 11,916.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,869.70/27,422.57 = 11,916.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,869.70x = 27,422.57 × 11,916.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,869.70x = 326,775,570.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,775,570.89/19,869.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,445.92

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