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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,973.72, 27,563.82 and 11,590.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,973.72, 27,563.82 and 11,590.04 is: 15,994.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,973.72 : 27,563.82 = 11,590.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,973.72/27,563.82 = 11,590.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,973.72x = 27,563.82 × 11,590.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,973.72x = 319,465,776.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,465,776.35/19,973.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,994.31

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