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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,973.17, 27,565.41 and 11,475.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,973.17, 27,565.41 and 11,475.27 is: 15,837.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,973.17 : 27,565.41 = 11,475.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,973.17/27,565.41 = 11,475.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,973.17x = 27,565.41 × 11,475.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,973.17x = 316,320,522.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,320,522.41/19,973.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,837.27

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