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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,909.08, 27,471 and 11,294.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,909.08, 27,471 and 11,294.84 is: 15,584.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,909.08 : 27,471 = 11,294.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,909.08/27,471 = 11,294.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,909.08x = 27,471 × 11,294.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,909.08x = 310,280,549.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,280,549.64/19,909.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,584.88

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