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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,954.48, 27,537.29 and 11,001.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,954.48, 27,537.29 and 11,001.83 is: 15,182.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,954.48 : 27,537.29 = 11,001.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,954.48/27,537.29 = 11,001.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,954.48x = 27,537.29 × 11,001.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,954.48x = 302,960,462.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,960,462.74/19,954.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,182.58

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