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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,994.58, 27,592.39 and 11,042.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,994.58, 27,592.39 and 11,042.01 is: 15,237.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,994.58 : 27,592.39 = 11,042.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,994.58/27,592.39 = 11,042.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,994.58x = 27,592.39 × 11,042.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,994.58x = 304,675,446.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,675,446.30/19,994.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,237.90

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