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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,996.94, 27,596.19 and 11,045.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,996.94, 27,596.19 and 11,045.03 is: 15,242.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,996.94 : 27,596.19 = 11,045.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,996.94/27,596.19 = 11,045.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,996.94x = 27,596.19 × 11,045.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,996.94x = 304,800,649.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,800,649.87/19,996.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,242.36

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