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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,577.73, 27,018.57 and 11,079.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,577.73, 27,018.57 and 11,079.84 is: 15,290.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,577.73 : 27,018.57 = 11,079.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,577.73/27,018.57 = 11,079.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,577.73x = 27,018.57 × 11,079.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,577.73x = 299,361,432.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,361,432.63/19,577.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,290.92

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