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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,983.56, 27,577.32 and 11,031.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,983.56, 27,577.32 and 11,031.06 is: 15,222.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,983.56 : 27,577.32 = 11,031.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,983.56/27,577.32 = 11,031.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,983.56x = 27,577.32 × 11,031.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,983.56x = 304,207,071.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,207,071.56/19,983.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,222.87

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