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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,996.52, 27,596.28 and 11,498.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,996.52, 27,596.28 and 11,498.54 is: 15,868.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,996.52 : 27,596.28 = 11,498.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,996.52/27,596.28 = 11,498.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,996.52x = 27,596.28 × 11,498.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,996.52x = 317,316,929.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,316,929.43/19,996.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,868.61

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