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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,997.28, 27,595.70 and 11,044.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,997.28, 27,595.70 and 11,044.59 is: 15,241.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,997.28 : 27,595.70 = 11,044.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,997.28/27,595.70 = 11,044.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,997.28x = 27,595.70 × 11,044.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,997.28x = 304,783,137.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,783,137.04/19,997.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,241.23

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