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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,932.94, 27,508.98 and 11,551.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,932.94, 27,508.98 and 11,551.06 is: 15,941.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,932.94 : 27,508.98 = 11,551.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,932.94/27,508.98 = 11,551.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,932.94x = 27,508.98 × 11,551.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,932.94x = 317,757,878.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,757,878.52/19,932.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,941.35

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