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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,955.39, 27,538.43 and 11,002.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,955.39, 27,538.43 and 11,002.86 is: 15,183.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,955.39 : 27,538.43 = 11,002.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,955.39/27,538.43 = 11,002.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,955.39x = 27,538.43 × 11,002.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,955.39x = 303,001,434.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,001,434.90/19,955.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,183.94

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