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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,982.89, 27,578 and 11,486.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,982.89, 27,578 and 11,486.40 is: 15,852.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,982.89 : 27,578 = 11,486.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,982.89/27,578 = 11,486.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,982.89x = 27,578 × 11,486.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,982.89x = 316,771,939.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,771,939.20/19,982.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,852.16

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