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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,985.25, 27,579.69 and 11,032.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,985.25, 27,579.69 and 11,032.76 is: 15,225.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,985.25 : 27,579.69 = 11,032.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,985.25/27,579.69 = 11,032.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,985.25x = 27,579.69 × 11,032.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,985.25x = 304,280,045.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,280,045.48/19,985.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,225.23

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