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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,952.66, 27,534.67 and 11,999.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,952.66, 27,534.67 and 11,999.51 is: 16,559.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,952.66 : 27,534.67 = 11,999.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,952.66/27,534.67 = 11,999.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,952.66x = 27,534.67 × 11,999.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,952.66x = 330,402,483.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,402,483.59/19,952.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,559.32

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