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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,875.64, 27,426.18 and 11,918.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,875.64, 27,426.18 and 11,918.20 is: 16,445.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,875.64 : 27,426.18 = 11,918.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,875.64/27,426.18 = 11,918.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,875.64x = 27,426.18 × 11,918.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,875.64x = 326,870,698.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,870,698.48/19,875.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,445.79

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