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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,997.23, 27,593.82 and 11,044.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,997.23, 27,593.82 and 11,044.20 is: 15,239.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,997.23 : 27,593.82 = 11,044.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,997.23/27,593.82 = 11,044.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,997.23x = 27,593.82 × 11,044.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,997.23x = 304,751,781.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,751,781.98/19,997.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,239.70

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