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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,901.98, 27,464.53 and 10,949.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,901.98, 27,464.53 and 10,949.50 is: 15,110.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,901.98 : 27,464.53 = 10,949.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,901.98/27,464.53 = 10,949.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,901.98x = 27,464.53 × 10,949.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,901.98x = 300,722,775.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,722,775.20/19,901.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,110.20

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