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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,956.83, 27,539.80 and 11,004.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,956.83, 27,539.80 and 11,004.71 is: 15,186.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,956.83 : 27,539.80 = 11,004.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,956.83/27,539.80 = 11,004.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,956.83x = 27,539.80 × 11,004.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,956.83x = 303,067,502.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,067,502.16/19,956.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,186.15

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