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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,910.54, 27,477.81 and 11,841.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,910.54, 27,477.81 and 11,841.99 is: 16,342.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,910.54 : 27,477.81 = 11,841.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,910.54/27,477.81 = 11,841.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,910.54x = 27,477.81 × 11,841.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,910.54x = 325,391,951.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,391,951.24/19,910.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,342.70

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