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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,999.62, 27,599.37 and 11,047.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,999.62, 27,599.37 and 11,047.74 is: 15,245.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,999.62 : 27,599.37 = 11,047.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,999.62/27,599.37 = 11,047.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,999.62x = 27,599.37 × 11,047.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,999.62x = 304,910,663.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,910,663.92/19,999.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,245.82

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