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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,799.04, 27,323.12 and 11,301

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,799.04, 27,323.12 and 11,301 is: 15,595.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,799.04 : 27,323.12 = 11,301 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,799.04/27,323.12 = 11,301/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,799.04x = 27,323.12 × 11,301
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,799.04x = 308,778,579.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,778,579.12/19,799.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,595.63

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