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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,996.42, 27,594.52 and 11,043.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,996.42, 27,594.52 and 11,043.29 is: 15,239.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,996.42 : 27,594.52 = 11,043.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,996.42/27,594.52 = 11,043.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,996.42x = 27,594.52 × 11,043.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,996.42x = 304,734,235.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,734,235.05/19,996.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,239.44

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