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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,974.42, 27,566.03 and 11,479.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,974.42, 27,566.03 and 11,479.29 is: 15,842.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,974.42 : 27,566.03 = 11,479.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,974.42/27,566.03 = 11,479.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,974.42x = 27,566.03 × 11,479.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,974.42x = 316,438,452.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,438,452.52/19,974.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,842.18

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