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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,957.85, 27,541.66 and 11,005.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,957.85, 27,541.66 and 11,005.73 is: 15,187.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,957.85 : 27,541.66 = 11,005.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,957.85/27,541.66 = 11,005.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,957.85x = 27,541.66 × 11,005.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,957.85x = 303,115,880.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,115,880.97/19,957.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,187.81

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