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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,991.36, 27,588.64 and 11,039.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,991.36, 27,588.64 and 11,039.68 is: 15,235.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,991.36 : 27,588.64 = 11,039.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,991.36/27,588.64 = 11,039.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,991.36x = 27,588.64 × 11,039.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,991.36x = 304,569,757.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,569,757.24/19,991.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,235.07

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