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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,992.16, 27,588.98 and 11,039.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,992.16, 27,588.98 and 11,039.46 is: 15,234.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,992.16 : 27,588.98 = 11,039.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,992.16/27,588.98 = 11,039.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,992.16x = 27,588.98 × 11,039.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,992.16x = 304,567,441.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,567,441.15/19,992.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,234.34

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