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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,994.97, 27,592.74 and 11,042.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,994.97, 27,592.74 and 11,042.49 is: 15,238.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,994.97 : 27,592.74 = 11,042.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,994.97/27,592.74 = 11,042.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,994.97x = 27,592.74 × 11,042.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,994.97x = 304,692,555.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,692,555.52/19,994.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,238.46

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