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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,955.34, 27,538.55 and 11,003.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,955.34, 27,538.55 and 11,003.16 is: 15,184.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,955.34 : 27,538.55 = 11,003.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,955.34/27,538.55 = 11,003.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,955.34x = 27,538.55 × 11,003.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,955.34x = 303,011,223.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,011,223.23/19,955.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,184.47

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