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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,881, 27,434.76 and 11,921.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,881, 27,434.76 and 11,921.68 is: 16,451.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,881 : 27,434.76 = 11,921.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,881/27,434.76 = 11,921.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,881x = 27,434.76 × 11,921.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,881x = 327,068,429.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,068,429.60/19,881
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,451.31

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