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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,969.44, 27,557.65 and 11,017.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,969.44, 27,557.65 and 11,017.02 is: 15,203.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,969.44 : 27,557.65 = 11,017.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,969.44/27,557.65 = 11,017.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,969.44x = 27,557.65 × 11,017.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,969.44x = 303,602,988.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,602,988.33/19,969.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,203.38

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