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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,881.30, 27,436.25 and 11,383.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,881.30, 27,436.25 and 11,383.55 is: 15,709.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,881.30 : 27,436.25 = 11,383.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,881.30/27,436.25 = 11,383.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,881.30x = 27,436.25 × 11,383.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,881.30x = 312,321,866.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,321,866.77/19,881.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,709.33

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