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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,983.90, 27,577.92 and 11,031.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,983.90, 27,577.92 and 11,031.42 is: 15,223.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,983.90 : 27,577.92 = 11,031.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,983.90/27,577.92 = 11,031.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,983.90x = 27,577.92 × 11,031.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,983.90x = 304,223,618.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,223,618.25/19,983.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,223.44

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