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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,955.08, 27,531.84 and 11,569.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,955.08, 27,531.84 and 11,569.96 is: 15,962.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,955.08 : 27,531.84 = 11,569.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,955.08/27,531.84 = 11,569.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,955.08x = 27,531.84 × 11,569.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,955.08x = 318,542,287.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,542,287.53/19,955.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,962.97

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