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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,872.76, 27,423.84 and 11,258.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,872.76, 27,423.84 and 11,258.14 is: 15,535.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,872.76 : 27,423.84 = 11,258.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,872.76/27,423.84 = 11,258.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,872.76x = 27,423.84 × 11,258.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,872.76x = 308,741,430.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,741,430.06/19,872.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,535.91

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