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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,997.79, 27,594.59 and 11,044.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,997.79, 27,594.59 and 11,044.76 is: 15,240.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,997.79 : 27,594.59 = 11,044.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,997.79/27,594.59 = 11,044.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,997.79x = 27,594.59 × 11,044.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,997.79x = 304,775,430.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,775,430.65/19,997.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,240.46

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