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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,997.61, 27,596.93 and 11,044.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,997.61, 27,596.93 and 11,044.91 is: 15,242.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,997.61 : 27,596.93 = 11,044.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,997.61/27,596.93 = 11,044.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,997.61x = 27,596.93 × 11,044.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,997.61x = 304,805,608.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,805,608.13/19,997.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,242.10

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