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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,925.16, 27,496.40 and 10,973.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,925.16, 27,496.40 and 10,973.50 is: 15,143.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,925.16 : 27,496.40 = 10,973.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,925.16/27,496.40 = 10,973.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,925.16x = 27,496.40 × 10,973.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,925.16x = 301,731,745.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,731,745.42/19,925.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,143.25

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