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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,996.19, 27,594.95 and 11,043.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,996.19, 27,594.95 and 11,043.92 is: 15,240.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,996.19 : 27,594.95 = 11,043.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,996.19/27,594.95 = 11,043.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,996.19x = 27,594.95 × 11,043.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,996.19x = 304,756,420.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,756,420.20/19,996.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,240.72

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