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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,982.42, 27,575.82 and 11,030

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,982.42, 27,575.82 and 11,030 is: 15,221.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,982.42 : 27,575.82 = 11,030 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,982.42/27,575.82 = 11,030/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,982.42x = 27,575.82 × 11,030
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,982.42x = 304,161,294.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,161,294.60/19,982.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,221.44

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