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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,926.65, 27,498.71 and 10,974.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,926.65, 27,498.71 and 10,974.15 is: 15,144.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,926.65 : 27,498.71 = 10,974.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,926.65/27,498.71 = 10,974.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,926.65x = 27,498.71 × 10,974.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,926.65x = 301,774,913.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,774,913.48/19,926.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,144.29

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