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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,982.52, 27,575.34 and 11,029.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,982.52, 27,575.34 and 11,029.38 is: 15,220.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,982.52 : 27,575.34 = 11,029.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,982.52/27,575.34 = 11,029.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,982.52x = 27,575.34 × 11,029.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,982.52x = 304,138,903.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,138,903.49/19,982.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,220.25

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