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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,956.62, 27,538.58 and 11,004.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,956.62, 27,538.58 and 11,004.08 is: 15,184.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,956.62 : 27,538.58 = 11,004.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,956.62/27,538.58 = 11,004.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,956.62x = 27,538.58 × 11,004.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,956.62x = 303,036,737.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,036,737.41/19,956.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,184.77

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