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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,575.54, 27,012.42 and 11,078.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,575.54, 27,012.42 and 11,078.44 is: 15,287.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,575.54 : 27,012.42 = 11,078.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,575.54/27,012.42 = 11,078.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,575.54x = 27,012.42 × 11,078.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,575.54x = 299,255,406.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,255,406.69/19,575.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,287.21

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