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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,970.16, 27,558.41 and 11,018.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,970.16, 27,558.41 and 11,018.45 is: 15,205.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,970.16 : 27,558.41 = 11,018.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,970.16/27,558.41 = 11,018.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,970.16x = 27,558.41 × 11,018.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,970.16x = 303,650,769.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,650,769.78/19,970.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,205.22

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