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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,972.95, 27,562.74 and 11,020.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,972.95, 27,562.74 and 11,020.44 is: 15,208.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,972.95 : 27,562.74 = 11,020.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,972.95/27,562.74 = 11,020.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,972.95x = 27,562.74 × 11,020.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,972.95x = 303,753,522.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,753,522.41/19,972.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,208.25

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