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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,999.42, 27,598.66 and 11,046.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,999.42, 27,598.66 and 11,046.29 is: 15,243.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,999.42 : 27,598.66 = 11,046.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,999.42/27,598.66 = 11,046.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,999.42x = 27,598.66 × 11,046.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,999.42x = 304,862,801.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,862,801.97/19,999.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,243.58

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