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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,958.06, 27,542.32 and 11,005.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,958.06, 27,542.32 and 11,005.88 is: 15,188.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,958.06 : 27,542.32 = 11,005.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,958.06/27,542.32 = 11,005.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,958.06x = 27,542.32 × 11,005.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,958.06x = 303,127,468.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,127,468.84/19,958.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,188.22

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