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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,958.08, 27,541.52 and 11,005.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,958.08, 27,541.52 and 11,005.96 is: 15,187.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,958.08 : 27,541.52 = 11,005.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,958.08/27,541.52 = 11,005.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,958.08x = 27,541.52 × 11,005.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,958.08x = 303,120,867.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,120,867.46/19,958.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,187.88

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