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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,985.76, 27,580.23 and 11,033.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,985.76, 27,580.23 and 11,033.82 is: 15,226.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,985.76 : 27,580.23 = 11,033.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,985.76/27,580.23 = 11,033.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,985.76x = 27,580.23 × 11,033.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,985.76x = 304,315,293.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,315,293.38/19,985.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,226.61

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