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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,924.74, 27,495.96 and 10,972.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,924.74, 27,495.96 and 10,972.08 is: 15,141.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,924.74 : 27,495.96 = 10,972.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,924.74/27,495.96 = 10,972.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,924.74x = 27,495.96 × 10,972.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,924.74x = 301,687,872.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,687,872.80/19,924.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,141.37

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