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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,871.01, 27,424.10 and 11,913.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,871.01, 27,424.10 and 11,913.98 is: 16,442.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,871.01 : 27,424.10 = 11,913.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,871.01/27,424.10 = 11,913.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,871.01x = 27,424.10 × 11,913.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,871.01x = 326,730,071.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,730,071.58/19,871.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,442.55

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