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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,973.34, 27,562.98 and 11,020.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,973.34, 27,562.98 and 11,020.89 is: 15,208.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,973.34 : 27,562.98 = 11,020.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,973.34/27,562.98 = 11,020.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,973.34x = 27,562.98 × 11,020.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,973.34x = 303,768,570.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,768,570.65/19,973.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,208.70

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