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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,996.61, 27,594.07 and 11,043.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,996.61, 27,594.07 and 11,043.68 is: 15,239.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,996.61 : 27,594.07 = 11,043.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,996.61/27,594.07 = 11,043.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,996.61x = 27,594.07 × 11,043.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,996.61x = 304,739,913.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,739,913.40/19,996.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,239.58

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