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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,996.79, 27,595.35 and 11,044.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,996.79, 27,595.35 and 11,044.12 is: 15,240.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,996.79 : 27,595.35 = 11,044.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,996.79/27,595.35 = 11,044.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,996.79x = 27,595.35 × 11,044.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,996.79x = 304,766,356.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,766,356.84/19,996.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,240.76

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