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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,966.91, 27,553.50 and 11,013.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,966.91, 27,553.50 and 11,013.98 is: 15,198.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,966.91 : 27,553.50 = 11,013.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,966.91/27,553.50 = 11,013.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,966.91x = 27,553.50 × 11,013.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,966.91x = 303,473,560.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,473,560.16/19,966.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,198.83

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