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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,975.59, 27,564.60 and 11,474.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,975.59, 27,564.60 and 11,474.94 is: 15,834.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,975.59 : 27,564.60 = 11,474.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,975.59/27,564.60 = 11,474.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,975.59x = 27,564.60 × 11,474.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,975.59x = 316,302,131.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,302,131.12/19,975.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,834.43

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