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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,924.77, 27,496.36 and 10,972.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,924.77, 27,496.36 and 10,972.59 is: 15,142.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,924.77 : 27,496.36 = 10,972.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,924.77/27,496.36 = 10,972.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,924.77x = 27,496.36 × 10,972.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,924.77x = 301,706,284.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,706,284.77/19,924.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,142.27

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