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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,997.42, 27,595.90 and 11,044.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,997.42, 27,595.90 and 11,044.29 is: 15,240.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,997.42 : 27,595.90 = 11,044.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,997.42/27,595.90 = 11,044.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,997.42x = 27,595.90 × 11,044.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,997.42x = 304,777,122.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,777,122.41/19,997.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,240.82

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