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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,956.81, 27,540.59 and 11,004.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,956.81, 27,540.59 and 11,004.64 is: 15,186.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,956.81 : 27,540.59 = 11,004.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,956.81/27,540.59 = 11,004.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,956.81x = 27,540.59 × 11,004.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,956.81x = 303,074,154.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,074,154.46/19,956.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,186.50

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