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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,961.23, 27,546.12 and 11,009.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,961.23, 27,546.12 and 11,009.58 is: 15,193.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,961.23 : 27,546.12 = 11,009.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,961.23/27,546.12 = 11,009.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,961.23x = 27,546.12 × 11,009.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,961.23x = 303,271,356.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,271,356.41/19,961.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,193.02

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