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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,983.62, 27,577.86 and 11,030.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,983.62, 27,577.86 and 11,030.96 is: 15,222.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,983.62 : 27,577.86 = 11,030.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,983.62/27,577.86 = 11,030.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,983.62x = 27,577.86 × 11,030.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,983.62x = 304,210,270.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,210,270.55/19,983.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,222.98

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