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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,955.32, 27,537.88 and 11,002.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,955.32, 27,537.88 and 11,002.60 is: 15,183.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,955.32 : 27,537.88 = 11,002.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,955.32/27,537.88 = 11,002.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,955.32x = 27,537.88 × 11,002.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,955.32x = 302,988,278.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,988,278.49/19,955.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,183.33

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