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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,992, 27,588.96 and 11,160

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,992, 27,588.96 and 11,160 is: 15,400.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,992 : 27,588.96 = 11,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,992/27,588.96 = 11,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,992x = 27,588.96 × 11,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,992x = 307,892,793.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,892,793.60/19,992
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,400.80

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