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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,997.73, 27,596.12 and 11,045.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,997.73, 27,596.12 and 11,045.04 is: 15,241.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,997.73 : 27,596.12 = 11,045.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,997.73/27,596.12 = 11,045.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,997.73x = 27,596.12 × 11,045.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,997.73x = 304,800,249.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,800,249.24/19,997.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,241.74

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