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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,985.38, 27,579.10 and 11,032.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,985.38, 27,579.10 and 11,032.69 is: 15,224.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,985.38 : 27,579.10 = 11,032.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,985.38/27,579.10 = 11,032.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,985.38x = 27,579.10 × 11,032.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,985.38x = 304,271,660.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,271,660.78/19,985.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,224.71

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