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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,995.78, 27,593.46 and 11,042.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,995.78, 27,593.46 and 11,042.82 is: 15,238.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,995.78 : 27,593.46 = 11,042.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,995.78/27,593.46 = 11,042.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,995.78x = 27,593.46 × 11,042.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,995.78x = 304,709,611.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,709,611.96/19,995.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,238.70

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