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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,924.55, 27,494.80 and 10,970.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,924.55, 27,494.80 and 10,970.36 is: 15,138.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,924.55 : 27,494.80 = 10,970.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,924.55/27,494.80 = 10,970.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,924.55x = 27,494.80 × 10,970.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,924.55x = 301,627,854.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,627,854.13/19,924.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,138.50

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