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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,849.71, 27,393.03 and 10,897.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,849.71, 27,393.03 and 10,897.59 is: 15,038.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,849.71 : 27,393.03 = 10,897.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,849.71/27,393.03 = 10,897.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,849.71x = 27,393.03 × 10,897.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,849.71x = 298,517,845.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,517,845.59/19,849.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,038.91

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