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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,925.53, 27,497.42 and 10,973.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,925.53, 27,497.42 and 10,973.35 is: 15,143.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,925.53 : 27,497.42 = 10,973.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,925.53/27,497.42 = 10,973.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,925.53x = 27,497.42 × 10,973.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,925.53x = 301,738,813.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,738,813.76/19,925.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,143.33

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