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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,901.90, 27,464.04 and 10,949.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,901.90, 27,464.04 and 10,949.40 is: 15,109.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,901.90 : 27,464.04 = 10,949.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,901.90/27,464.04 = 10,949.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,901.90x = 27,464.04 × 10,949.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,901.90x = 300,714,759.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,714,759.58/19,901.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,109.85

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