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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,957.62, 27,541.70 and 11,005.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,957.62, 27,541.70 and 11,005.45 is: 15,187.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,957.62 : 27,541.70 = 11,005.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,957.62/27,541.70 = 11,005.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,957.62x = 27,541.70 × 11,005.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,957.62x = 303,108,802.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,108,802.27/19,957.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,187.62

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