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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,973.74, 27,563.74 and 11,021.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,973.74, 27,563.74 and 11,021.24 is: 15,209.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,973.74 : 27,563.74 = 11,021.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,973.74/27,563.74 = 11,021.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,973.74x = 27,563.74 × 11,021.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,973.74x = 303,786,593.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,786,593.84/19,973.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,209.30

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