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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,901.16, 27,463.50 and 11,403.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,901.16, 27,463.50 and 11,403.32 is: 15,736.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,901.16 : 27,463.50 = 11,403.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,901.16/27,463.50 = 11,403.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,901.16x = 27,463.50 × 11,403.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,901.16x = 313,174,941.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,174,941.50/19,901.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,736.52

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