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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,958.04, 27,542.29 and 11,005.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,958.04, 27,542.29 and 11,005.86 is: 15,188.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,958.04 : 27,542.29 = 11,005.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,958.04/27,542.29 = 11,005.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,958.04x = 27,542.29 × 11,005.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,958.04x = 303,126,587.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,126,587.82/19,958.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,188.19

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