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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,997.09, 27,595.82 and 11,045.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,997.09, 27,595.82 and 11,045.20 is: 15,242.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,997.09 : 27,595.82 = 11,045.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,997.09/27,595.82 = 11,045.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,997.09x = 27,595.82 × 11,045.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,997.09x = 304,801,351.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,801,351.06/19,997.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,242.29

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