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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,996.83, 27,595.85 and 11,503.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,996.83, 27,595.85 and 11,503.17 is: 15,874.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,996.83 : 27,595.85 = 11,503.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,996.83/27,595.85 = 11,503.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,996.83x = 27,595.85 × 11,503.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,996.83x = 317,439,696.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,439,696.33/19,996.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,874.50

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