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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,926.76, 27,498.59 and 10,975.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,926.76, 27,498.59 and 10,975.10 is: 15,145.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,926.76 : 27,498.59 = 10,975.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,926.76/27,498.59 = 10,975.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,926.76x = 27,498.59 × 10,975.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,926.76x = 301,799,665.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,799,665.05/19,926.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,145.45

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