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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,996.84, 27,590.12 and 11,498.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,996.84, 27,590.12 and 11,498.52 is: 15,864.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,996.84 : 27,590.12 = 11,498.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,996.84/27,590.12 = 11,498.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,996.84x = 27,590.12 × 11,498.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,996.84x = 317,245,546.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,245,546.62/19,996.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,864.78

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