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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,926.82, 27,510.06 and 11,971

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,926.82, 27,510.06 and 11,971 is: 16,526.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,926.82 : 27,510.06 = 11,971 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,926.82/27,510.06 = 11,971/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,926.82x = 27,510.06 × 11,971
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,926.82x = 329,322,928.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,322,928.26/19,926.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,526.62

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