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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,597.32, 27,043.40 and 11,099.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,597.32, 27,043.40 and 11,099.25 is: 15,316.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,597.32 : 27,043.40 = 11,099.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,597.32/27,043.40 = 11,099.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,597.32x = 27,043.40 × 11,099.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,597.32x = 300,161,401.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,161,401.95/19,597.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,316.45

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