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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,655.38, 27,122.40 and 11,154.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,655.38, 27,122.40 and 11,154.82 is: 15,392.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,655.38 : 27,122.40 = 11,154.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,655.38/27,122.40 = 11,154.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,655.38x = 27,122.40 × 11,154.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,655.38x = 302,545,489.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,545,489.97/19,655.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,392.50

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