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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,873.48, 27,425.46 and 11,916.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,873.48, 27,425.46 and 11,916.04 is: 16,444.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,873.48 : 27,425.46 = 11,916.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,873.48/27,425.46 = 11,916.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,873.48x = 27,425.46 × 11,916.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,873.48x = 326,802,878.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,802,878.38/19,873.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,444.17

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