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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,992.56, 27,590.62 and 11,497.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,992.56, 27,590.62 and 11,497.44 is: 15,866.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,992.56 : 27,590.62 = 11,497.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,992.56/27,590.62 = 11,497.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,992.56x = 27,590.62 × 11,497.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,992.56x = 317,221,498.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,221,498.01/19,992.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,866.98

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