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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,901.34, 27,463.86 and 10,949.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,901.34, 27,463.86 and 10,949.46 is: 15,110.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,901.34 : 27,463.86 = 10,949.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,901.34/27,463.86 = 10,949.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,901.34x = 27,463.86 × 10,949.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,901.34x = 300,714,436.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,714,436.52/19,901.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,110.26

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