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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,996.73, 27,594.74 and 11,044.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,996.73, 27,594.74 and 11,044.04 is: 15,240.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,996.73 : 27,594.74 = 11,044.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,996.73/27,594.74 = 11,044.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,996.73x = 27,594.74 × 11,044.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,996.73x = 304,757,412.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,757,412.35/19,996.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,240.36

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