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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,924.94, 27,496.49 and 11,967.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,924.94, 27,496.49 and 11,967.30 is: 16,514.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,924.94 : 27,496.49 = 11,967.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,924.94/27,496.49 = 11,967.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,924.94x = 27,496.49 × 11,967.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,924.94x = 329,058,684.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,058,684.94/19,924.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,514.91

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