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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,996.11, 27,594.86 and 11,043.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,996.11, 27,594.86 and 11,043.41 is: 15,240.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,996.11 : 27,594.86 = 11,043.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,996.11/27,594.86 = 11,043.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,996.11x = 27,594.86 × 11,043.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,996.11x = 304,741,159.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,741,159.68/19,996.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,240.02

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