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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,909.64, 27,441.78 and 13,611.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,909.64, 27,441.78 and 13,611.08 is: 18,760.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,909.64 : 27,441.78 = 13,611.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,909.64/27,441.78 = 13,611.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,909.64x = 27,441.78 × 13,611.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,909.64x = 373,512,262.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,512,262.92/19,909.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,760.37

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