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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,901.76, 27,464.67 and 11,404.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,901.76, 27,464.67 and 11,404.23 is: 15,737.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,901.76 : 27,464.67 = 11,404.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,901.76/27,464.67 = 11,404.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,901.76x = 27,464.67 × 11,404.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,901.76x = 313,213,413.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,213,413.55/19,901.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,737.98

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