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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,958.52, 27,542.12 and 11,006.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,958.52, 27,542.12 and 11,006.40 is: 15,188.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,958.52 : 27,542.12 = 11,006.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,958.52/27,542.12 = 11,006.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,958.52x = 27,542.12 × 11,006.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,958.52x = 303,139,617.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,139,617.08/19,958.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,188.48

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