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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,955.78, 27,539.08 and 11,003.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,955.78, 27,539.08 and 11,003.12 is: 15,184.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,955.78 : 27,539.08 = 11,003.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,955.78/27,539.08 = 11,003.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,955.78x = 27,539.08 × 11,003.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,955.78x = 303,015,801.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,015,801.93/19,955.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,184.36

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