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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,957.40, 27,540.57 and 11,005.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,957.40, 27,540.57 and 11,005.28 is: 15,186.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,957.40 : 27,540.57 = 11,005.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,957.40/27,540.57 = 11,005.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,957.40x = 27,540.57 × 11,005.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,957.40x = 303,091,587.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,091,587.78/19,957.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,186.93

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