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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,997.96, 27,598.73 and 11,046.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,997.96, 27,598.73 and 11,046.24 is: 15,244.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,997.96 : 27,598.73 = 11,046.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,997.96/27,598.73 = 11,046.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,997.96x = 27,598.73 × 11,046.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,997.96x = 304,862,140.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,862,140.04/19,997.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,244.67

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