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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,997.01, 27,596.30 and 11,045.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,997.01, 27,596.30 and 11,045.50 is: 15,243.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,997.01 : 27,596.30 = 11,045.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,997.01/27,596.30 = 11,045.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,997.01x = 27,596.30 × 11,045.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,997.01x = 304,814,807.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,814,807.43/19,997.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,243.02

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