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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,955.67, 27,538.65 and 11,003.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,955.67, 27,538.65 and 11,003.55 is: 15,184.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,955.67 : 27,538.65 = 11,003.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,955.67/27,538.65 = 11,003.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,955.67x = 27,538.65 × 11,003.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,955.67x = 303,022,912.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,022,912.21/19,955.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,184.80

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