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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,954.42, 27,537.28 and 11,002.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,954.42, 27,537.28 and 11,002.24 is: 15,183.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,954.42 : 27,537.28 = 11,002.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,954.42/27,537.28 = 11,002.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,954.42x = 27,537.28 × 11,002.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,954.42x = 302,971,625.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,971,625.82/19,954.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,183.19

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