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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,567.42, 27,002.56 and 11,183.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,567.42, 27,002.56 and 11,183.38 is: 15,432.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,567.42 : 27,002.56 = 11,183.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,567.42/27,002.56 = 11,183.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,567.42x = 27,002.56 × 11,183.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,567.42x = 301,979,889.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,979,889.45/19,567.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,432.79

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