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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,994.44, 27,592.12 and 11,042.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,994.44, 27,592.12 and 11,042.32 is: 15,238.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,994.44 : 27,592.12 = 11,042.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,994.44/27,592.12 = 11,042.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,994.44x = 27,592.12 × 11,042.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,994.44x = 304,681,018.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,681,018.52/19,994.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,238.29

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