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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,985.68, 27,580.33 and 11,033.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,985.68, 27,580.33 and 11,033.02 is: 15,225.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,985.68 : 27,580.33 = 11,033.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,985.68/27,580.33 = 11,033.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,985.68x = 27,580.33 × 11,033.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,985.68x = 304,294,194.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,294,194.59/19,985.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,225.62

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