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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,997.69, 27,597.02 and 11,045.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,997.69, 27,597.02 and 11,045.42 is: 15,242.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,997.69 : 27,597.02 = 11,045.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,997.69/27,597.02 = 11,045.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,997.69x = 27,597.02 × 11,045.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,997.69x = 304,820,676.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,820,676.65/19,997.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,242.79

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