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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,957.63, 27,540.95 and 11,005.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,957.63, 27,540.95 and 11,005.13 is: 15,186.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,957.63 : 27,540.95 = 11,005.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,957.63/27,540.95 = 11,005.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,957.63x = 27,540.95 × 11,005.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,957.63x = 303,091,818.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,091,818.60/19,957.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,186.76

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