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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,954.03, 27,536.78 and 11,001.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,954.03, 27,536.78 and 11,001.86 is: 15,182.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,954.03 : 27,536.78 = 11,001.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,954.03/27,536.78 = 11,001.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,954.03x = 27,536.78 × 11,001.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,954.03x = 302,955,633.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,955,633.22/19,954.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,182.68

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