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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,957.71, 27,541.84 and 11,005.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,957.71, 27,541.84 and 11,005.54 is: 15,187.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,957.71 : 27,541.84 = 11,005.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,957.71/27,541.84 = 11,005.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,957.71x = 27,541.84 × 11,005.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,957.71x = 303,112,766.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,112,766.77/19,957.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,187.75

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