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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,588.26, 27,035.45 and 11,204.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,588.26, 27,035.45 and 11,204.74 is: 15,464.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,588.26 : 27,035.45 = 11,204.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,588.26/27,035.45 = 11,204.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,588.26x = 27,035.45 × 11,204.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,588.26x = 302,925,188.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,925,188.03/19,588.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,464.63

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