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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,996.58, 27,595.14 and 11,044.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,996.58, 27,595.14 and 11,044.02 is: 15,240.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,996.58 : 27,595.14 = 11,044.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,996.58/27,595.14 = 11,044.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,996.58x = 27,595.14 × 11,044.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,996.58x = 304,761,278.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,761,278.06/19,996.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,240.67

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