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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,995.39, 27,596.07 and 11,611.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,995.39, 27,596.07 and 11,611.89 is: 16,025.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,995.39 : 27,596.07 = 11,611.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,995.39/27,596.07 = 11,611.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,995.39x = 27,596.07 × 11,611.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,995.39x = 320,442,529.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,442,529.27/19,995.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,025.82

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