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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,948.22, 27,528.60 and 11,995

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,948.22, 27,528.60 and 11,995 is: 16,553.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,948.22 : 27,528.60 = 11,995 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,948.22/27,528.60 = 11,995/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,948.22x = 27,528.60 × 11,995
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,948.22x = 330,205,557
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,205,557/19,948.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,553.13

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