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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,956.78, 27,539.25 and 11,002.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,956.78, 27,539.25 and 11,002.75 is: 15,183.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,956.78 : 27,539.25 = 11,002.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,956.78/27,539.25 = 11,002.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,956.78x = 27,539.25 × 11,002.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,956.78x = 303,007,482.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,007,482.94/19,956.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,183.19

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