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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,994.55, 27,593.73 and 11,042.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,994.55, 27,593.73 and 11,042.01 is: 15,238.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,994.55 : 27,593.73 = 11,042.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,994.55/27,593.73 = 11,042.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,994.55x = 27,593.73 × 11,042.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,994.55x = 304,690,242.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,690,242.60/19,994.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,238.66

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