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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,996.34, 27,594.81 and 11,043.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,996.34, 27,594.81 and 11,043.74 is: 15,240.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,996.34 : 27,594.81 = 11,043.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,996.34/27,594.81 = 11,043.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,996.34x = 27,594.81 × 11,043.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,996.34x = 304,749,906.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,749,906.99/19,996.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,240.28

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