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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,995.74, 27,592.83 and 11,042.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,995.74, 27,592.83 and 11,042.71 is: 15,238.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,995.74 : 27,592.83 = 11,042.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,995.74/27,592.83 = 11,042.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,995.74x = 27,592.83 × 11,042.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,995.74x = 304,699,619.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,699,619.77/19,995.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,238.23

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