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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,954.54, 27,537.45 and 11,002.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,954.54, 27,537.45 and 11,002.40 is: 15,183.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,954.54 : 27,537.45 = 11,002.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,954.54/27,537.45 = 11,002.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,954.54x = 27,537.45 × 11,002.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,954.54x = 302,977,902.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,977,902.19/19,954.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,183.41

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