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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,954.98, 27,536.63 and 11,002.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,954.98, 27,536.63 and 11,002.58 is: 15,182.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,954.98 : 27,536.63 = 11,002.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,954.98/27,536.63 = 11,002.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,954.98x = 27,536.63 × 11,002.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,954.98x = 302,973,974.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,973,974.51/19,954.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,182.88

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