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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,568.12, 27,005.82 and 11,183

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,568.12, 27,005.82 and 11,183 is: 15,433.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,568.12 : 27,005.82 = 11,183 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,568.12/27,005.82 = 11,183/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,568.12x = 27,005.82 × 11,183
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,568.12x = 302,006,085.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,006,085.06/19,568.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,433.58

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