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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,924.07, 27,495.14 and 10,971.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,924.07, 27,495.14 and 10,971.59 is: 15,140.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,924.07 : 27,495.14 = 10,971.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,924.07/27,495.14 = 10,971.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,924.07x = 27,495.14 × 10,971.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,924.07x = 301,665,210.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,665,210.74/19,924.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,140.75

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