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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,990.67, 27,588.21 and 11,038.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,990.67, 27,588.21 and 11,038.15 is: 15,233.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,990.67 : 27,588.21 = 11,038.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,990.67/27,588.21 = 11,038.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,990.67x = 27,588.21 × 11,038.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,990.67x = 304,522,800.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,522,800.21/19,990.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,233.25

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