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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,891.62, 27,446.29 and 11,828.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,891.62, 27,446.29 and 11,828.14 is: 16,320.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,891.62 : 27,446.29 = 11,828.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,891.62/27,446.29 = 11,828.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,891.62x = 27,446.29 × 11,828.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,891.62x = 324,638,560.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,638,560.60/19,891.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,320.37

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