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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,924.68, 27,496.26 and 10,972.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,924.68, 27,496.26 and 10,972.46 is: 15,142.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,924.68 : 27,496.26 = 10,972.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,924.68/27,496.26 = 10,972.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,924.68x = 27,496.26 × 10,972.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,924.68x = 301,701,681.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,701,681.74/19,924.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,142.11

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