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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,991.50, 27,590.70 and 11,608

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,991.50, 27,590.70 and 11,608 is: 16,020.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,991.50 : 27,590.70 = 11,608 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,991.50/27,590.70 = 11,608/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,991.50x = 27,590.70 × 11,608
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,991.50x = 320,272,845.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,272,845.60/19,991.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,020.45

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