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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,926.47, 27,499.10 and 10,974.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,926.47, 27,499.10 and 10,974.61 is: 15,145.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,926.47 : 27,499.10 = 10,974.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,926.47/27,499.10 = 10,974.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,926.47x = 27,499.10 × 10,974.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,926.47x = 301,791,897.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,791,897.85/19,926.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,145.28

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