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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,971.73, 27,560.91 and 11,019.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,971.73, 27,560.91 and 11,019.79 is: 15,207.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,971.73 : 27,560.91 = 11,019.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,971.73/27,560.91 = 11,019.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,971.73x = 27,560.91 × 11,019.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,971.73x = 303,715,440.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,715,440.41/19,971.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,207.27

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