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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,973.03, 27,562.76 and 11,020.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,973.03, 27,562.76 and 11,020.53 is: 15,208.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,973.03 : 27,562.76 = 11,020.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,973.03/27,562.76 = 11,020.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,973.03x = 27,562.76 × 11,020.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,973.03x = 303,756,204.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,756,204.53/19,973.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,208.32

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