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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,996.92, 27,592.58 and 11,497.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,996.92, 27,592.58 and 11,497.38 is: 15,864.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,996.92 : 27,592.58 = 11,497.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,996.92/27,592.58 = 11,497.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,996.92x = 27,592.58 × 11,497.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,996.92x = 317,242,377.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,242,377.44/19,996.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,864.56

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