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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,993.02, 27,589.95 and 11,040.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,993.02, 27,589.95 and 11,040.27 is: 15,235.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,993.02 : 27,589.95 = 11,040.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,993.02/27,589.95 = 11,040.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,993.02x = 27,589.95 × 11,040.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,993.02x = 304,600,497.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,600,497.29/19,993.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,235.34

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