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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,985.99, 27,580.32 and 11,033.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,985.99, 27,580.32 and 11,033.26 is: 15,225.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,985.99 : 27,580.32 = 11,033.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,985.99/27,580.32 = 11,033.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,985.99x = 27,580.32 × 11,033.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,985.99x = 304,300,841.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,300,841.44/19,985.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,225.71

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