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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,592.29, 27,036.88 and 11,208.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,592.29, 27,036.88 and 11,208.25 is: 15,467.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,592.29 : 27,036.88 = 11,208.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,592.29/27,036.88 = 11,208.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,592.29x = 27,036.88 × 11,208.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,592.29x = 303,036,110.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,036,110.26/19,592.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,467.11

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