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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,997.33, 27,596.54 and 11,503.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,997.33, 27,596.54 and 11,503.67 is: 15,875.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,997.33 : 27,596.54 = 11,503.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,997.33/27,596.54 = 11,503.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,997.33x = 27,596.54 × 11,503.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,997.33x = 317,461,489.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,461,489.30/19,997.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,875.19

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