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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,571.88, 27,006.30 and 11,071.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,571.88, 27,006.30 and 11,071.74 is: 15,277.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,571.88 : 27,006.30 = 11,071.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,571.88/27,006.30 = 11,071.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,571.88x = 27,006.30 × 11,071.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,571.88x = 299,006,731.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,006,731.96/19,571.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,277.36

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