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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,920.84, 27,487.58 and 11,421.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,920.84, 27,487.58 and 11,421.44 is: 15,759.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,920.84 : 27,487.58 = 11,421.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,920.84/27,487.58 = 11,421.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,920.84x = 27,487.58 × 11,421.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,920.84x = 313,947,745.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,947,745.72/19,920.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,759.76

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