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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,997.29, 27,596.04 and 11,044.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,997.29, 27,596.04 and 11,044.62 is: 15,241.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,997.29 : 27,596.04 = 11,044.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,997.29/27,596.04 = 11,044.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,997.29x = 27,596.04 × 11,044.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,997.29x = 304,787,775.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,787,775.30/19,997.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,241.45

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