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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,568.52, 27,004.10 and 11,184.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,568.52, 27,004.10 and 11,184.52 is: 15,434.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,568.52 : 27,004.10 = 11,184.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,568.52/27,004.10 = 11,184.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,568.52x = 27,004.10 × 11,184.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,568.52x = 302,027,896.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,027,896.53/19,568.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,434.38

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