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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,954.08, 27,530.46 and 11,568.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,954.08, 27,530.46 and 11,568.96 is: 15,961.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,954.08 : 27,530.46 = 11,568.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,954.08/27,530.46 = 11,568.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,954.08x = 27,530.46 × 11,568.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,954.08x = 318,498,790.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,498,790.52/19,954.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,961.59

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