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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,960.82, 27,545.48 and 11,008.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,960.82, 27,545.48 and 11,008.16 is: 15,191.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,960.82 : 27,545.48 = 11,008.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,960.82/27,545.48 = 11,008.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,960.82x = 27,545.48 × 11,008.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,960.82x = 303,225,051.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,225,051.12/19,960.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,191.01

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