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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,577.84, 27,017.41 and 11,079.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,577.84, 27,017.41 and 11,079.78 is: 15,290.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,577.84 : 27,017.41 = 11,079.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,577.84/27,017.41 = 11,079.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,577.84x = 27,017.41 × 11,079.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,577.84x = 299,346,958.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,346,958.97/19,577.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,290.09

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