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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,969.74, 27,559.50 and 11,474.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,969.74, 27,559.50 and 11,474.58 is: 15,835.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,969.74 : 27,559.50 = 11,474.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,969.74/27,559.50 = 11,474.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,969.74x = 27,559.50 × 11,474.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,969.74x = 316,233,687.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,233,687.51/19,969.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,835.64

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