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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,993.41, 27,590.90 and 11,040.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,993.41, 27,590.90 and 11,040.93 is: 15,236.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,993.41 : 27,590.90 = 11,040.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,993.41/27,590.90 = 11,040.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,993.41x = 27,590.90 × 11,040.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,993.41x = 304,629,140.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,629,140.33/19,993.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,236.48

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