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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,985.42, 27,579.73 and 11,032.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,985.42, 27,579.73 and 11,032.94 is: 15,225.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,985.42 : 27,579.73 = 11,032.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,985.42/27,579.73 = 11,032.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,985.42x = 27,579.73 × 11,032.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,985.42x = 304,285,313.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,285,313.24/19,985.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,225.36

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