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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,592.37, 27,037.49 and 11,208.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,592.37, 27,037.49 and 11,208.87 is: 15,468.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,592.37 : 27,037.49 = 11,208.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,592.37/27,037.49 = 11,208.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,592.37x = 27,037.49 × 11,208.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,592.37x = 303,059,654.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,059,654.49/19,592.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,468.25

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