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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,996.14, 27,594.72 and 11,043.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,996.14, 27,594.72 and 11,043.48 is: 15,240.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,996.14 : 27,594.72 = 11,043.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,996.14/27,594.72 = 11,043.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,996.14x = 27,594.72 × 11,043.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,996.14x = 304,741,738.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,741,738.43/19,996.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,240.03

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