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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,972.94, 27,562.48 and 11,020.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,972.94, 27,562.48 and 11,020.52 is: 15,208.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,972.94 : 27,562.48 = 11,020.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,972.94/27,562.48 = 11,020.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,972.94x = 27,562.48 × 11,020.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,972.94x = 303,752,903.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,752,903.44/19,972.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,208.23

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