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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,955.33, 27,539.52 and 11,004.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,955.33, 27,539.52 and 11,004.74 is: 15,187.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,955.33 : 27,539.52 = 11,004.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,955.33/27,539.52 = 11,004.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,955.33x = 27,539.52 × 11,004.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,955.33x = 303,065,257.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,065,257.32/19,955.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,187.18

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