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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,598.93, 27,048.51 and 11,535.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,598.93, 27,048.51 and 11,535.74 is: 15,920.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,598.93 : 27,048.51 = 11,535.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,598.93/27,048.51 = 11,535.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,598.93x = 27,048.51 × 11,535.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,598.93x = 312,024,443.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,024,443.50/19,598.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,920.49

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