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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,979.06, 27,569.63 and 11,481.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,979.06, 27,569.63 and 11,481.20 is: 15,843.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,979.06 : 27,569.63 = 11,481.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,979.06/27,569.63 = 11,481.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,979.06x = 27,569.63 × 11,481.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,979.06x = 316,532,240.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,532,240.70/19,979.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,843.20

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