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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,999.68, 27,597.96 and 11,616.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,999.68, 27,597.96 and 11,616.72 is: 16,030.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,999.68 : 27,597.96 = 11,616.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,999.68/27,597.96 = 11,616.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,999.68x = 27,597.96 × 11,616.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,999.68x = 320,597,773.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,597,773.89/19,999.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,030.15

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