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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,995.42, 27,593.49 and 11,042.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,995.42, 27,593.49 and 11,042.94 is: 15,239.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,995.42 : 27,593.49 = 11,042.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,995.42/27,593.49 = 11,042.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,995.42x = 27,593.49 × 11,042.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,995.42x = 304,713,254.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,713,254.46/19,995.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,239.15

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