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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,901.76, 27,473.76 and 11,516.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,901.76, 27,473.76 and 11,516.64 is: 15,898.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,901.76 : 27,473.76 = 11,516.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,901.76/27,473.76 = 11,516.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,901.76x = 27,473.76 × 11,516.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,901.76x = 316,405,403.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,405,403.37/19,901.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,898.36

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