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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,997.55, 27,594.27 and 11,044.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,997.55, 27,594.27 and 11,044.62 is: 15,240.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,997.55 : 27,594.27 = 11,044.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,997.55/27,594.27 = 11,044.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,997.55x = 27,594.27 × 11,044.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,997.55x = 304,768,226.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,768,226.33/19,997.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,240.28

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