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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,572.93, 27,010.68 and 11,189.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,572.93, 27,010.68 and 11,189.43 is: 15,441.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,572.93 : 27,010.68 = 11,189.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,572.93/27,010.68 = 11,189.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,572.93x = 27,010.68 × 11,189.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,572.93x = 302,234,113.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,234,113.11/19,572.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,441.43

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