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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,926.57, 27,498.34 and 10,974.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,926.57, 27,498.34 and 10,974.91 is: 15,145.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,926.57 : 27,498.34 = 10,974.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,926.57/27,498.34 = 10,974.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,926.57x = 27,498.34 × 10,974.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,926.57x = 301,791,741.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,791,741.45/19,926.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,145.19

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