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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,967.72, 27,556.81 and 11,584.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,967.72, 27,556.81 and 11,584.22 is: 15,987.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,967.72 : 27,556.81 = 11,584.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,967.72/27,556.81 = 11,584.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,967.72x = 27,556.81 × 11,584.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,967.72x = 319,223,982.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,223,982.79/19,967.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,987.01

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