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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,996.08, 27,597.96 and 11,617.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,996.08, 27,597.96 and 11,617.44 is: 16,034.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,996.08 : 27,597.96 = 11,617.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,996.08/27,597.96 = 11,617.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,996.08x = 27,597.96 × 11,617.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,996.08x = 320,617,644.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,617,644.42/19,996.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,034.02

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