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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,995.53, 27,593.66 and 11,043.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,995.53, 27,593.66 and 11,043.64 is: 15,240.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,995.53 : 27,593.66 = 11,043.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,995.53/27,593.66 = 11,043.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,995.53x = 27,593.66 × 11,043.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,995.53x = 304,734,509.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,734,509.42/19,995.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,240.14

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