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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,887.66, 27,445.77 and 11,926.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,887.66, 27,445.77 and 11,926.98 is: 16,459.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,887.66 : 27,445.77 = 11,926.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,887.66/27,445.77 = 11,926.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,887.66x = 27,445.77 × 11,926.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,887.66x = 327,345,149.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,345,149.87/19,887.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,459.71

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