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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,993.58, 27,591.01 and 11,041.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,993.58, 27,591.01 and 11,041.01 is: 15,236.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,993.58 : 27,591.01 = 11,041.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,993.58/27,591.01 = 11,041.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,993.58x = 27,591.01 × 11,041.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,993.58x = 304,632,451.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,632,451.76/19,993.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,236.52

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