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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,960.62, 27,546.34 and 11,008.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,960.62, 27,546.34 and 11,008.40 is: 15,191.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,960.62 : 27,546.34 = 11,008.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,960.62/27,546.34 = 11,008.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,960.62x = 27,546.34 × 11,008.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,960.62x = 303,241,129.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,241,129.26/19,960.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,191.97

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