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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,968.26, 27,556.32 and 11,016

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,968.26, 27,556.32 and 11,016 is: 15,202.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,968.26 : 27,556.32 = 11,016 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,968.26/27,556.32 = 11,016/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,968.26x = 27,556.32 × 11,016
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,968.26x = 303,560,421.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,560,421.12/19,968.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,202.15

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