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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,994.79, 27,592.59 and 11,042.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,994.79, 27,592.59 and 11,042.12 is: 15,238.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,994.79 : 27,592.59 = 11,042.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,994.79/27,592.59 = 11,042.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,994.79x = 27,592.59 × 11,042.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,994.79x = 304,680,551.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,680,551.93/19,994.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,238.00

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