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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,972.72, 27,562.44 and 11,589.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,972.72, 27,562.44 and 11,589.04 is: 15,992.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,972.72 : 27,562.44 = 11,589.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,972.72/27,562.44 = 11,589.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,972.72x = 27,562.44 × 11,589.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,972.72x = 319,422,219.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,422,219.66/19,972.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,992.93

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