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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,956.78, 27,539.83 and 11,004.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,956.78, 27,539.83 and 11,004.13 is: 15,185.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,956.78 : 27,539.83 = 11,004.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,956.78/27,539.83 = 11,004.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,956.78x = 27,539.83 × 11,004.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,956.78x = 303,051,869.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,051,869.50/19,956.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,185.41

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