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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,954.67, 27,537.12 and 11,002.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,954.67, 27,537.12 and 11,002.77 is: 15,183.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,954.67 : 27,537.12 = 11,002.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,954.67/27,537.12 = 11,002.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,954.67x = 27,537.12 × 11,002.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,954.67x = 302,984,597.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,984,597.82/19,954.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,183.65

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