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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,996.84, 27,590.10 and 11,498.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,996.84, 27,590.10 and 11,498.50 is: 15,864.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,996.84 : 27,590.10 = 11,498.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,996.84/27,590.10 = 11,498.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,996.84x = 27,590.10 × 11,498.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,996.84x = 317,244,764.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,244,764.85/19,996.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,864.74

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