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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,995.89, 27,599.68 and 11,498.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,995.89, 27,599.68 and 11,498.95 is: 15,871.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,995.89 : 27,599.68 = 11,498.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,995.89/27,599.68 = 11,498.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,995.89x = 27,599.68 × 11,498.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,995.89x = 317,367,144.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,367,144.84/19,995.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,871.62

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