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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,967.72, 27,555.19 and 11,015.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,967.72, 27,555.19 and 11,015.60 is: 15,201.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,967.72 : 27,555.19 = 11,015.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,967.72/27,555.19 = 11,015.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,967.72x = 27,555.19 × 11,015.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,967.72x = 303,536,785.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,536,785.65/19,967.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,201.38

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