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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,991.53, 27,588.54 and 11,038.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,991.53, 27,588.54 and 11,038.87 is: 15,233.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,991.53 : 27,588.54 = 11,038.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,991.53/27,588.54 = 11,038.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,991.53x = 27,588.54 × 11,038.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,991.53x = 304,546,306.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,546,306.55/19,991.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,233.77

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