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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,967.58, 27,555.48 and 11,015.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,967.58, 27,555.48 and 11,015.42 is: 15,201.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,967.58 : 27,555.48 = 11,015.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,967.58/27,555.48 = 11,015.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,967.58x = 27,555.48 × 11,015.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,967.58x = 303,535,047.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,535,047.72/19,967.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,201.39

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