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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,978.34, 27,569.84 and 11,026.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,978.34, 27,569.84 and 11,026.01 is: 15,215.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,978.34 : 27,569.84 = 11,026.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,978.34/27,569.84 = 11,026.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,978.34x = 27,569.84 × 11,026.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,978.34x = 303,985,345.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,985,345.33/19,978.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,215.75

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