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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,955.40, 27,536.58 and 11,571

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,955.40, 27,536.58 and 11,571 is: 15,966.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,955.40 : 27,536.58 = 11,571 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,955.40/27,536.58 = 11,571/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,955.40x = 27,536.58 × 11,571
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,955.40x = 318,625,767.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,625,767.18/19,955.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,966.89

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