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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,958.27, 27,541.70 and 11,005.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,958.27, 27,541.70 and 11,005.24 is: 15,186.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,958.27 : 27,541.70 = 11,005.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,958.27/27,541.70 = 11,005.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,958.27x = 27,541.70 × 11,005.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,958.27x = 303,103,034.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,103,034.05/19,958.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,186.84

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