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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,984.72, 27,580.68 and 11,034.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,984.72, 27,580.68 and 11,034.16 is: 15,228.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,984.72 : 27,580.68 = 11,034.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,984.72/27,580.68 = 11,034.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,984.72x = 27,580.68 × 11,034.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,984.72x = 304,329,636.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,329,636.03/19,984.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,228.12

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