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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,907.26, 27,462.78 and 11,935.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,907.26, 27,462.78 and 11,935.66 is: 16,465.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,907.26 : 27,462.78 = 11,935.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,907.26/27,462.78 = 11,935.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,907.26x = 27,462.78 × 11,935.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,907.26x = 327,786,404.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,786,404.73/19,907.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,465.67

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