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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,996.78, 27,594.84 and 11,043.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,996.78, 27,594.84 and 11,043.82 is: 15,240.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,996.78 : 27,594.84 = 11,043.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,996.78/27,594.84 = 11,043.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,996.78x = 27,594.84 × 11,043.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,996.78x = 304,752,445.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,752,445.89/19,996.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,240.08

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