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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,975.74, 27,566.50 and 11,023.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,975.74, 27,566.50 and 11,023.24 is: 15,212.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,975.74 : 27,566.50 = 11,023.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,975.74/27,566.50 = 11,023.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,975.74x = 27,566.50 × 11,023.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,975.74x = 303,872,145.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,872,145.46/19,975.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,212.06

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