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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,991.63, 27,588.53 and 11,039.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,991.63, 27,588.53 and 11,039.45 is: 15,234.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,991.63 : 27,588.53 = 11,039.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,991.63/27,588.53 = 11,039.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,991.63x = 27,588.53 × 11,039.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,991.63x = 304,562,087.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,562,087.16/19,991.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,234.48

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