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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,991.75, 27,588.80 and 11,039.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,991.75, 27,588.80 and 11,039.06 is: 15,234.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,991.75 : 27,588.80 = 11,039.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,991.75/27,588.80 = 11,039.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,991.75x = 27,588.80 × 11,039.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,991.75x = 304,554,225.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,554,225.39/19,991.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,234.00

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