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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,997.14, 27,594.43 and 11,498.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,997.14, 27,594.43 and 11,498.83 is: 15,867.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,997.14 : 27,594.43 = 11,498.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,997.14/27,594.43 = 11,498.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,997.14x = 27,594.43 × 11,498.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,997.14x = 317,303,659.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,303,659.52/19,997.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,867.45

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