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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,996.62, 27,595.12 and 11,043.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,996.62, 27,595.12 and 11,043.51 is: 15,239.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,996.62 : 27,595.12 = 11,043.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,996.62/27,595.12 = 11,043.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,996.62x = 27,595.12 × 11,043.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,996.62x = 304,747,090.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,747,090.59/19,996.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,239.93

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