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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,995.84, 27,585.36 and 11,607.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,995.84, 27,585.36 and 11,607.84 is: 16,013.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,995.84 : 27,585.36 = 11,607.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,995.84/27,585.36 = 11,607.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,995.84x = 27,585.36 × 11,607.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,995.84x = 320,206,445.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,206,445.22/19,995.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,013.65

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