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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,874.26, 27,420.49 and 11,913.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,874.26, 27,420.49 and 11,913.58 is: 16,437.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,874.26 : 27,420.49 = 11,913.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,874.26/27,420.49 = 11,913.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,874.26x = 27,420.49 × 11,913.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,874.26x = 326,676,201.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,676,201.25/19,874.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,437.15

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