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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,958.28, 27,542.64 and 11,006.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,958.28, 27,542.64 and 11,006.16 is: 15,188.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,958.28 : 27,542.64 = 11,006.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,958.28/27,542.64 = 11,006.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,958.28x = 27,542.64 × 11,006.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,958.28x = 303,138,702.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,138,702.66/19,958.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,188.62

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