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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,972.13, 27,562.41 and 11,476.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,972.13, 27,562.41 and 11,476.98 is: 15,838.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,972.13 : 27,562.41 = 11,476.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,972.13/27,562.41 = 11,476.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,972.13x = 27,562.41 × 11,476.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,972.13x = 316,333,228.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,333,228.32/19,972.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,838.74

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