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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,961.58, 27,547.90 and 11,009.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,961.58, 27,547.90 and 11,009.18 is: 15,193.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,961.58 : 27,547.90 = 11,009.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,961.58/27,547.90 = 11,009.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,961.58x = 27,547.90 × 11,009.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,961.58x = 303,279,789.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,279,789.72/19,961.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,193.18

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