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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,592.04, 27,036.53 and 11,208

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,592.04, 27,036.53 and 11,208 is: 15,466.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,592.04 : 27,036.53 = 11,208 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,592.04/27,036.53 = 11,208/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,592.04x = 27,036.53 × 11,208
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,592.04x = 303,025,428.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,025,428.24/19,592.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,466.76

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