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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,995.68, 27,592.32 and 11,043.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,995.68, 27,592.32 and 11,043.20 is: 15,238.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,995.68 : 27,592.32 = 11,043.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,995.68/27,592.32 = 11,043.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,995.68x = 27,592.32 × 11,043.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,995.68x = 304,707,508.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,707,508.22/19,995.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,238.67

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