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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,954.32, 27,536.50 and 11,001.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,954.32, 27,536.50 and 11,001.62 is: 15,181.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,954.32 : 27,536.50 = 11,001.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,954.32/27,536.50 = 11,001.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,954.32x = 27,536.50 × 11,001.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,954.32x = 302,946,109.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,946,109.13/19,954.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,181.98

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