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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,953.72, 27,536.33 and 11,001.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,953.72, 27,536.33 and 11,001.53 is: 15,182.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,953.72 : 27,536.33 = 11,001.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,953.72/27,536.33 = 11,001.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,953.72x = 27,536.33 × 11,001.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,953.72x = 302,941,856.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,941,856.93/19,953.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,182.22

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