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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,984.84, 27,573.56 and 11,486.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,984.84, 27,573.56 and 11,486.52 is: 15,848.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,984.84 : 27,573.56 = 11,486.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,984.84/27,573.56 = 11,486.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,984.84x = 27,573.56 × 11,486.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,984.84x = 316,724,248.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,724,248.41/19,984.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,848.23

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