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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,660.55, 27,129.21 and 11,159.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,660.55, 27,129.21 and 11,159.60 is: 15,398.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,660.55 : 27,129.21 = 11,159.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,660.55/27,129.21 = 11,159.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,660.55x = 27,129.21 × 11,159.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,660.55x = 302,751,131.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,751,131.92/19,660.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,398.91

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