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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,908.72, 27,472.62 and 11,841.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,908.72, 27,472.62 and 11,841.93 is: 16,341.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,908.72 : 27,472.62 = 11,841.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,908.72/27,472.62 = 11,841.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,908.72x = 27,472.62 × 11,841.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,908.72x = 325,328,820.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,328,820.75/19,908.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,341.02

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