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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,986.32, 27,580.36 and 11,033.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,986.32, 27,580.36 and 11,033.68 is: 15,226.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,986.32 : 27,580.36 = 11,033.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,986.32/27,580.36 = 11,033.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,986.32x = 27,580.36 × 11,033.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,986.32x = 304,312,866.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,312,866.52/19,986.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,226.06

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