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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,565.37, 27,002.03 and 11,180.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,565.37, 27,002.03 and 11,180.25 is: 15,429.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,565.37 : 27,002.03 = 11,180.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,565.37/27,002.03 = 11,180.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,565.37x = 27,002.03 × 11,180.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,565.37x = 301,889,390.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,889,390.01/19,565.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,429.78

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