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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,956.78, 27,540.59 and 11,004.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,956.78, 27,540.59 and 11,004.62 is: 15,186.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,956.78 : 27,540.59 = 11,004.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,956.78/27,540.59 = 11,004.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,956.78x = 27,540.59 × 11,004.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,956.78x = 303,073,534.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,073,534.80/19,956.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,186.49

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