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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,961.57, 27,548.23 and 11,009.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,961.57, 27,548.23 and 11,009.09 is: 15,193.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,961.57 : 27,548.23 = 11,009.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,961.57/27,548.23 = 11,009.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,961.57x = 27,548.23 × 11,009.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,961.57x = 303,280,943.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,280,943.41/19,961.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,193.24

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