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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,972.10, 27,561.51 and 11,019.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,972.10, 27,561.51 and 11,019.62 is: 15,207.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,972.10 : 27,561.51 = 11,019.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,972.10/27,561.51 = 11,019.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,972.10x = 27,561.51 × 11,019.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,972.10x = 303,717,229.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,717,229.02/19,972.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,207.08

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