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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,998.68, 27,598.40 and 11,046.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,998.68, 27,598.40 and 11,046.44 is: 15,244.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,998.68 : 27,598.40 = 11,046.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,998.68/27,598.40 = 11,046.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,998.68x = 27,598.40 × 11,046.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,998.68x = 304,864,069.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,864,069.70/19,998.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,244.21

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