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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,954.33, 27,538.14 and 11,003.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,954.33, 27,538.14 and 11,003.74 is: 15,185.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,954.33 : 27,538.14 = 11,003.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,954.33/27,538.14 = 11,003.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,954.33x = 27,538.14 × 11,003.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,954.33x = 303,022,532.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,022,532.64/19,954.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,185.80

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