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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,997.44, 27,596.68 and 11,045.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,997.44, 27,596.68 and 11,045.17 is: 15,242.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,997.44 : 27,596.68 = 11,045.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,997.44/27,596.68 = 11,045.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,997.44x = 27,596.68 × 11,045.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,997.44x = 304,810,022.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,810,022.04/19,997.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,242.45

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