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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,958.62, 27,542.84 and 11,006.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,958.62, 27,542.84 and 11,006.26 is: 15,188.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,958.62 : 27,542.84 = 11,006.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,958.62/27,542.84 = 11,006.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,958.62x = 27,542.84 × 11,006.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,958.62x = 303,143,658.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,143,658.18/19,958.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,188.61

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